Here are some tips to make your upcoming overnight flight a little more bearable.

Many people who fly great distances are forced to take red-eye flights, whether they like them or not. Some people even prefer them. The majority of passengers on red-eye flights appear drowsy upon deplaning, which is how the flight got its name. Red-eye flights take off late at night from their point of origin and arrive early in the morning at their final destination. The majority of overnight flights take place when travelling east, such as when travelling from Los Angeles to New York or New York to London. However, they are also possible when you are travelling north or south across a significant distance, such as the distance between North America and South America or Europe and Africa.

Because you are flying during the night rather than wasting a day to travel, the benefit of taking a red-eye flight is that it allows you to make the most of the time you have both at home and at your destination. In many cases, doing so will spare you the expense of spending an additional night in a hotel. Additionally, overnight flights are frequently less expensive than daytime flights, allowing passengers to save money. And in certain instances, you might not even have the option of flying during the day or the night because all of your journeys from your point of origin to your final destination will be overnight flights.

When it comes to dealing with a flight that arrives at their destination in the wee hours of the morning, every passenger will have their own unique set of preferences. This is especially true when a number of factors are taken into consideration, such as the time difference between their home and destination cities, the length of their flight, and the class of seat that they are sitting in. However, the following advice can assist all travelers in getting the most out of their overnight flight.

Before you leave, you should begin adjusting your body clock to the time zone of your destination.

Adjusting your sleep routine before a red-eye travel can help you avoid jet lag. This is because many destinations served by red-eye flights are located in time zones that are different from your own. "If you're travelling somewhere for more than a few days, try adjusting your sleep and wake times a week or two before you leave to slowly get yourself closer to the destination time," Dr. Shelby Harris, director of sleep health at Sleepopolis, tells Travel + Leisure. "If you're travelling somewhere for more than a few days, try adjusting your sleep and wake times a week or two before you leave." This may be of great assistance in resetting your circadian cycle to account for the new time difference.

This time difference will also help determine whether or not you should even attempt to sleep on a red-eye flight. In some instances, your red-eye travel could actually convert into a day flight if you adjust your schedule sufficiently before your trip. Naturally, if you have responsibilities such as job or school, it is possible that you will not be able to modify your sleeping patterns so far in advance. But even merely shifting the schedule by a few hours can be beneficial.

Make your reservation for the overnight flight that will allow you to get the best night's rest.

Multiple flights on many routes that are flown as red-eyes take place each and every day. If at all feasible, you should try to time your flight to coincide with your normal sleeping schedule. Take the nine o'clock departure, for instance, if you prefer to be in bed relatively early in the evening. flight from New York to London, as opposed to the option that left at midnight. However, if you have no intention of getting any sleep at all, you should go ahead and arrange that appointment for six o'clock. that will have you arrive sometime around the middle of the night on the East Coast (early morning in London). After arrival, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a good "night's" sleep in a bed provided by the hotel. Having said all of that, if you intend to modify your sleep routine so that it is more in sync with the time zone of your destination, you might need to consider in the new timing when you make your reservation.

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Choose the most comfortable spot.

When it comes to sleeping on red-eye flights, window seats are typically the most comfortable option because they offer the fewest potential distractions. If you choose to sit in the aisle, not only do you have to deal with the inconvenience of getting up for your seatmates, but you also face the chance of being knocked over by other passengers as they move about the cabin. If you choose to sit in a window seat, the one disadvantage is that if you need to use the restroom, you will need to ask your seatmates to get up first. A helpful hint: those extra-leg-room exit row seats near the restroom aren't usually the best for sleeping, as folks prefer to cluster there while waiting their turn at the restroom. In addition to that, you'll have to deal with the additional light that this location provides; however, you can counteract it by wearing an eye mask. If the ability to recline your seat is vital to you, you should be aware that the last row of the aircraft and some seats in the exit row have a restricted range of motion.

Pack items that will make it easier for you to fall asleep at night.

If you do intend to get some shut-eye on the overnight travel, you should be sure to bring anything and everything that might make your sleep more restful. According to Harris, "sleeping on a plane can be difficult for many people; however, you can try using a sleep mask to block out unwanted light, noise-canceling headphones or earplugs to drown out disrupting noises and distractions, as well as a travel pillow or anything else that will make you feel more comfortable on the plane." To prepare for the possibility of staying in a cabin that is chilly, you should also think about bringing along a heavy sweater or blanket.

On overnight flights that are rather short, you can avoid the meal service.

If you want to maximize the amount of sleep you receive on a short red-eye travel, you should skip dinner and/or breakfast on your flight and instead eat at the airport either before you leave or after you land. Some passengers will go so far as to affix a letter reading "do not disturb" on their shirt or eye mask in order to signal to flight attendants that they would prefer to forego eating throughout their flight.

Don't drink alcohol.

While it's true that alcohol might help you nod off more quickly, it's also true that it can cause you to have less restful sleep overall. This is why some travelers swear by a glass of wine (or two or three) to help them go off to sleep. On top of that, because the cabins of aero planes have low humidity, you will probably feel a little bit dried out during the flight, and drinking alcohol can make that feeling even worse.

Refresh yourself first thing in the morning.

In spite of the time change and the reduced quality of sleep, you should use the opportunity after a red-eye flight to give yourself a little refresher in order to feel more ready to face the day. To maintain an appearance of normalcy in the morning, remember to bring a face wash, a toothbrush, and toothpaste with you. You also have the option of doing this in the restroom of the airport when you land, which is convenient if you don't want to spend too much time in the restroom.