We rounded up some tricks from experienced travelers and will tell you how to arrive well-rested.
The night is the best time for a flight
It’s great if you can pick a flight for the time you usually sleep at. Wake up 2-3 hours earlier the night before the flight to fall asleep faster on board.
The best days are Tuesday and Wednesday
If you want fewer passengers and more space, pick unpopular days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as a rule. Fridays and any days before holidays are the most loaded.
The perfect seat is at the window
Try to always pick a window seat to rest your head on the wall and not be bothered by your neighbor who wants to use the bathroom.
Avoid seats near the compartment wall. There’s plenty of leg space there, but such seats are commonly reserved by families with infants. A bathroom seat is also not a good option.
Tilt the back of your seat to the max
If you want to have a good rest, tilt the back of your seat as much as you can – just make sure the person behind you doesn’t mind. Hours of sitting at a right angle may result in waist pains, while sleeping with your head resting on the table or the back of the seat in front is bad for your neck and spine.
Clothes should be warm and comfortable
To have a sound nap onboard, you should wear loose clothes that don’t hamper your movements. If your airline doesn’t provide blankets, take a jacket and warm socks too. It’s quite cool during the flight, and that makes it hard to fall asleep.
Fasten your seat belt over your clothes
A seat belt fastened over your clothes or blanket won’t make your sleep more comfortable, but it will prevent flight attendants from waking you up if the plane experiences turbulence.
Sleep accessories
Light and noise are the main factors that prevent you from falling asleep. Therefore, use a sleep mask and earmuffs.
To rest your head and neck comfortably, take a special cushion with you. If you don’t have one, use a rolled-up scarf or a sweatshirt.
Put your gadgets away
Don’t watch movies on your phone, tablet, or laptop because the blue light from their screens wakes your brain. Take a paper book instead, and a boring one at that – it’ll help you fall asleep faster. It won’t hurt to also listen to calming sounds like birds singing or rain falling.
Food and drinks
If you want to be fast asleep, don’t overeat onboard. The food should b
