How to Sleep on a Plane: 13 Tips for Your Next Flight
Pick a window seat
You might not always have the option to choose your seat—thanks, basic economy—but when you do, Sarah Anderson, a sleep expert at Zoma Sleep, recommends picking a window seat rather than an aisle one since it gives you a flat surface to rest against, which could be key when it comes to in-flight shut-eye. She also recommends sitting away from the bathroom since it’s a high-traffic area that can be noisy and, duh, disrupt your sleep. Bonus points if you land in an emergency exit seat, which typically has more space, giving you room to stretch your legs (of course, if you’re OK with the extra responsibilities)
Layer your clothes
Wearing layers gives you the option of adding or taking off items to suit the plane’s changing temperature, Anderson says. We’ve been on flights that are freezing and flights that are steamy. Prepare for either—think a scarf that can double as a blanket (we recommend a great one below) and a sweater or light jacket you can remove if you get hot—because being too hot or cold are big factors that disrupt sleep.
And don’t forget to take snacks with you.
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