10 Little-Known Tricks for Perfect Sleep on a Flight

How to sleep easily on a plane? People who can easily fall asleep on a plane are among the lucky few because most of us aren’t able to doze off in a cramped space, sitting in such an uncomfortable position and surrounded by total strangers.
What if we told you there are some simple tricks that can help you catch some Z’s on board? Who knew that flying on a Tuesday or keeping your seat belt fastened could actually make a difference?
TIMESTAMPS
Night is the best time for a flight 0:34
The best days to fly are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:27
The perfect seat is by the window 2:16
Tilt your seat back to the max 3:17
Clothes should be warm and comfortable 3:58
Fasten your seat belt over your clothes 4:43
Get yourself some sleeping accessories 5:25
Control the scents around you 6:05
Put your gadgets away 6:59
Food and drinks 7:34
SUMMARY
- It’s great if you can pick a flight for the time you usually sleep at. Wake up 2-3 hours earlier on the day of your flight to help you fall asleep faster on board later on.
- If you want fewer passengers and more space, pick the most unpopular days for booking flights: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as a rule. You might even get up to 3 seats to yourself!
- Always try to pick a window seat to rest your head on the wall and not be bothered by your neighbor wanting to get up to go to the bathroom. If you normally sleep on your left side, aim for seat A. If your right side is your preferred sleeping position, pick the window seat on the opposite side of the plane.
- If you want good quality sleep in the cabin, adjust your seat as far back as it’ll go. Just make sure the person behind you doesn’t mind.
- To have a sound nap onboard, you should wear loose clothes made of natural materials that don’t constrict your movements. If your airline doesn’t provide blankets, take a jacket and warm socks too.
- 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.
- Light and noise are the main culprits that keep you from getting needed shuteye. So this answer might be obvious: use a sleeping mask and earplugs!
- You can control the scents in your immediate surrounding. Just sprinkle the head rest or your travel pillow with some lavender oil or any other essential oil you like.
- Don’t watch movies on your phone, tablet, or laptop because the blue light of the screen wakes your brain up. Most sleep experts say you should put away all your electronics at least half an hour, or, better yet, an hour before you plan on dozing off.
- If you want to be fast asleep, don’t overeat onboard. The food should be light and healthy, while the best drink option is tea (the herbal variety is perfect) or just plain water.
Have your own tricks to share? The comments section is all yours to speak up!
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[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Hey everybody! What do you need for perfect sleep?

[@faith7265]

BRIGHT SIDE my iPad 😂

[@ericjones8456]

B Gym Forever

[@glendagonzalez9038]

A Xanax and a shot of NyQuil, take them when you are on board.I remember the plane taking off,it was a 5 hour trip,I woke up in Houston.

[@mommymy2101]

T 8%

[@mommymy2101]

H.1 3!

[@PInk77W1]

Whenever I have a 15hr flight, I get to the airport 3-4hrs early and walk around the whole time. I refuse to sit down at all. So when I finally get on the plane my feet are killin me and the seat feels like the best seat on earth

[@raadyusuf6763]

I gotta do that. But instead of walking around, I'll do 100 push ups 😂

[@caroloa3301]

Smart! I'll try that!

[@maxs6878]

Im too lazy to do that

[@SivaKumar-pr8yk]

You might want to bring a camera along too.. so time flies faster that way. But don't loose track of it. Once, I went out of the airport to take photos of stars to pass time. And then took a few long exposures on travelator. Result: complete knockout in plane.

[@_mkddd]

Him Bike thanks for the tip! I'll try to do that next time (but I might get to lazy)

[@abbyshoenfelt6413]

if you can fall asleep on a plane consider yourself blessed by the lord himself

[@nazifaquraishi9884]

Abby Lorraine lol 😂 I fall asleep on a 1 hour flight I AM BLESSED BY THE LORD

[@arsemabamkaku3275]

U are right my Problem I cant sleep in the planes

[@helenshewangizaw1470]

@@arsemabamkaku3275 Same I cant sleep at all

[@katrinsarabirgisdottir4435]

Once i fell asleep on a plane......in was 10 minutes😪

[@0abcde0e]

Ikr

[@BethandErika]

I take 15 hour flights a few times a year so I have tried a few things to make it more pleasant. I used to hate flying and never slept on the plane but now I can sleep for the majority of the flight.. usually around 12 hours by following my routine below! - take gravol 30 mins before flight - wait until first meal is served before doing any of the next steps (usually within the first hour of the flight) - after eating I usually go to the bathroom and get changed into my pjs, wash my face and brush my teeth.. basically whatever you do before you go to bed when you are at home. - take a 5mg pill of Zopiclone (ask your doctor for a prescription but sometimes this isn’t needed as the gravol can make you drowsy as well) - apply lip balm as my lips usually get very dry on the plane, especially when I’m sleeping. The dark blue Blistex works best. - I download guided sleep meditation videos to my phone and listen to them with my headphones on (The Honest Guys is my favourite KZbin channel for this) - put on a lavender scented moisturiser on my hands and around my neck. The scent is very faint so the person next to you won’t be bothered by it but it will help relax you. - put on my eye mask and fluffy socks - when and if I wake up during the flight, I usually go to the bathroom and stand at the back of the plane for a few minutes to help the blood circulate to my legs then I fall to sleep when I get back to my seat :). Remember to keep a water bottle with you and stay hydrated.

[@iamsnakehips]

My routine is similar. I just swap all of your steps for 12 cans of lager. Out like a light.

[@Cupidssatan]

Thank you for the tips i have a 12 hour flight next year so trying to prep early for it

[@shizza82]

window or aisle?

[@jillf24]

@@shizza82 window

[@vitamaltz]

I love how people assume their scents aren’t bothering their neighbors. We all have different sensitivity to stimuli. What you think is just a light scent of lavender might be giving your seat mate a raging headache.

[@chrissjoy]

Are you seriously telling people to spray PERFUME on a plane!?! You are those people who make flying even more miserable, DON'T SPRAY ANYTHING ON AN AIRPLANE!!!

[@josiejacobson1730]

C they probably should but once i sprayed my asthma puffer in my mouth and i got in trouble lol, like i’m sorry I cAnT bReAtHe !

[@maeliandrade9919]

I understood they were supposed to spray whatever it is BEFORE the flight

[@margarethenley3181]

I think flammable material is prohibited on a plane, I hope no one brings it on board.

[@thetompselltribe1078]

Ik they could just use a strong fabric softener on it and then it won't be as strong x

[@Mhel2023]

Ikr....keep your synthetic-y stank for when you exit the aircraft

[@osmanbadroodin7203]

The best trick Step 1. Work hard , become rich Step 2. Bye your own plane Step 3. Remove the seats and install a bed Step 4. Sleep

[@kateblackwell4881]

Osman Badroodin omg yes!!!! I would totally do that!! I am so planning on becoming rich anyway

[@davidly9716]

BOOM!

[@kateblackwell4881]

NinjaGamer 443 lol

[@osmanbadroodin7203]

Kate Blackwell You do that become rich be the best you that you can be

[@kateblackwell4881]

Osman Badroodin thanks!!

[@manikaur9405]

I just had a long 9 hour flight and i slept for 8.30 hrs ☺️

[@sarahyu_0929]

AM Singh well your blessed I was on a 9 hour flight today I slept for 4 hours and listened to Shawn Mendes for the rest of the time

[@sarikatimmi]

AM Singh 9 hrs is childs play. easy peasy. go on true long hauls

[@zocredw7330]

I had a 15 hour flight 🤒

[@tanya-vb9gn]

AM Singh i slept 1 hour only

[@adrisswamp8078]

I have an 8 hour flight tomorrow ughhhhhhh I will just sleep

[@Milorayn]

I’ll help you out 1: Wear loose clothes 2: take your shoes off 3: bring headphones 4: stay up the night before 5: eat a good breakfast/dinner 6: book a window seat 7: try to sleep before takeoff 8: read a book 9: use a little blanket Hope this helps. I’ve gone on over 200 flights and this saved me .

[@umamel8681]

⁰

[@iixnqdraa_]

@@umamel8681 I'm tooooo excited to sleep so i do stay up the night before

[@blairaaa]

In other words, common sense.

[@galaxegamer1712]

Do Not take your shoes off on a flight because of the possible stench

[@gracelavander]

I can’t sleep on the plane, I’m always excited to go where I’m going...

[@Honeyflower1234]

Myrandom Channel I thought it was only me who do this all times 😄

[@afiearashid7732]

Me too

[@iloveeveryone7568]

Lol

[@ronskelton8742]

How about when you have a 30 hour travel time?

[@socutegogirl9299]

Same! I just love flying and travelling so much ❤️❤️😍!

[@jonathandy727]

Now tuesdays and wednesdays will be popular days for flights 😂

[@j.graham8068]

Please don't spray perfume on a plane, even if you think it's only on your pillow. That stuff gets around and a lot of people are allergic to it.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

J. Graham totally agree with you. Perfume and essential oils give me a migraine. I could not bear to be trapped for hours next to someone who sprayed . The better plan would be for them to have some pre- scented item like a handkerchief that they can hold near their own nose if there is an odour they don't like.

[@TheAz435]

I'm pretty sure they meant that scenting of your pillow to be done at home, as part of preparations for your trip.

[@SheWhoComesAtNight]

Tell that to all flight attendants as well, and this should include lotions.

[@eli0613]

J. Graham true

[@cloejacobs3258]

Exactly! I'm allergic too.. it is so annoying if people spray perfume in a plane!

[@doormat123]

‘So try to get the ideal angle of 135 degrees” Brings out protractor

[@The9901234]

really it us just 45 degrees below straight up ! If Up is 180degr, subract 45 degr , and you get 135 degr ! But since airline seats are only about a 26 degr pitch , you need 45 degr , you might consider write comments and request more pitch .

[@blairaaa]

I don’t think I’ve heard the word protractor in about 20 years.

[@kshiroddash3155]

@@blairaaa whhhhhhatttttttttttttttt ?!

[@sandsand9403]

@@blairaaa because you haven’t been at school

[@cecilia-sf5hw]

I know it's already been said, BUT please do not spray ANYTHINg on a plane. People like me who have asthma and allergies might have an asthma attack and its not fun.

[@aninsightintochemistry1955]

Cecilia me too

[@JulieWallis1963]

Cecilia but your allergy isn’t *my* problem. How about you take your meds to keep you comfortable and I’ll spray my lavender sleep spray to keep me comfortable.

[@cecilia-sf5hw]

@@JulieWallis1963 lol

[@cac7129]

I know it irritates me so much 🙄

[@kemii.x3423]

julie Wallis how rude is that🙄 if you were allergic to nuts and someone next to you were eating nuts and they sai ‘not my problem’ how would you like it🙄

[@paulferreira01]

Want to improve your flight experience? Fly first class. Can’t afford it? Neither do I.

[@seangarrett554]

Maybe use that money on a grammar lesson?

[@anonymousmusic387]

@@seangarrett554 ummm rude

[@ananyakopalle3051]

Sean Garrett what’s wrong with his grammar

[@eliadams5056]

Bil Bil he said, “neither do i” and it’s supposed to be, “neither can i”

[@Zhonguoria]

Yeah, but the back is the safest.

[@suhailshafi]

Consider buying noise cancelling headphones. The whole concept of flying is transformed when one travels from one destination to another without hearing the background noise of the aircraft engines.

[@jilllangman9343]

I have chronic insomnia but can sleep well on a plane. The noisier the better for me.

[@racheltfisher]

@@jilllangman9343 the plane sounds are like white noise 😊

[@jk-mk3yx]

*Is going to a flight to somewhere in a few days* KZbin: Hey! let me recommend you this video. proof that your phone listens to you :D

[@alicechen9149]

ikr but it also stalk you...but ayways it's handy so :3

[@ashleyfletcher9424]

- taesbsv - me too i’m leaving in 2 and this was in my recommended

[@StarryNightxx]

If youve googled things about your flight recently google is probably catering these things to you

[@aksu7375]

Ashley Fletcher lol i’m leaving in 2 too

[@animationchild7888]

nah it's not listening to u. It's watching u🤫

[@pjwear]

Noise cancelling headphones helped me have the best sleep that I've ever had on a long-haul flight

[@joannacmakuchi4316]

I put my head on the table and fall asleep because that's me in school usually anyway :))

[@rosemarysantos1398]

AreYouSerious? Omg love that

[@vvvv7649]

LOL SAME BUT WITH THE PILLOWS

[@ah2967]

Omg I always sleep like that on the plane 🤣

[@GeorgiRachev06]

I'm too tall to do that, its really annoying sometimes..

[@katyar3403]

AreYouSerious? You legit saved my life! I am going on a plane ride in a few days and you helped!!!! THANK U

[@laurahorvatin162]

KZbin literally recommended me this while waiting for my 9.30 pm flight

[@wogga8]

If you are in business class seat that can lie flat, you can sleep. For the rest of us sitting a small cramped upright seat, you are unlikely to get any decent sleep without chemical intervention. When I'm on on long haul flights there are plenty of times when my eyes are shut and it looks like im asleep, but there is no sleeping going on. The best advice is try not to sleep, stay awake for the whole flight, then arrive really tired so you sleep that night. I loved the line 'you trick your body into thinking you have slipped into bed' ........ and anyone who has ever tried to sleep in an economy seat on a 10hr plus flight laughed and laughed.

[@2232smiles]

Move your seat 💺 back as far as you can? The seat 💺 only move back like 1/2”

[@ImJuanGrajales]

Dan Romcebo not with spirit airlines LOL

[@jilly1940pepper]

I agree lol

[@elenabaker8873]

and it’s rude

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

Very rude to move the seat all the way back. Encroaching on the space of the poor soul behind you! Shame on this author.

[@bluefluke7585]

Smart flyers keep their seat belt on all the time. They just loosen it, then tighten it for takeoff, landing, and when it gets bumpy.

[@ericpatersonjnr7127]

Blue Fluke can you check out my channel

[@seraphine_heart]

I do that 😂 It’s just like “why take it off if I’m still gonna be seated”

[@elsa557]

I've done many long-haul flights and always buckle up before I go to sleep for the reason mentioned here. It's also for my own safety, in case of problems where the attendants won't have time to check everyone. I generally put on my seatbelt but loosely so I can still move around in my sleep.

[@dinahhaile2503]

What if you need to use the washroom?

[@Lemonade_Stand_]

@@dinahhaile2503 you un do it...

[@allysonspence1813]

Once, a really nice lady let me take the whole middle row as she took my seat. I slept soundly and for over 8 hours on a 12 hour flight. That lady is a literal god. I hope she had an amazing vacation! 🥂

[@matildekarandulis9078]

I travel a lot and I never sleep on plane..for me is too uncomfortable...when I arrive to destination Im a total wreck! I envy those who can do it...!

[@jaseenahashir9525]

It also happens to me

[@user-bt5cu5id6y]

I'm scared to go on my plane in 7 days and I'm very scared is easyJet good because I'm going with them

[@NPPREMA]

Same here. 😣

[@ameliaweights]

Yeah. When possible I schedule flights so I land and end up at my destination at my regular dinner time. Have dinner, check in, shower and go to bed.

[@clairebearchannel936]

TRUE# ACTUALLY I DON'T HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH MY BODY OR HEAD TO SLEEP***MY LEGS n FEET" SO UNCOMFORTABLE* THAT'S WHY I ALWAYS PUT MY HAND-CARRY UNDER" SO I CAN STRETCHED MY LEGS n FEET##👍👍👍

[@edaozdemir4316]

This summer my family and I went to a 12 hour plane ride and we each got 3 seats empty next to each other so everyone just layed on their own 3 seats. That was the best flight ever.

[@debraladams9140]

I once flew from Chicago to Amman Jordan...there were probably 80 people on the entire plane...which means I moved into a section with 4 empty seats. Best sleep I ever had on a plane!!! 3 is good, though!

[@michaelamcilwain6554]

Here's hoping...

[@elizabethlangheim9460]

Do NOT spray scents on anything unless you want to trigger asthma on others on the plane and hear them hacking and wheezing. Very rude to wear scents when others will be forced to be close to you.

[@Mmaulin12]

Elizabeth Langheim and people should keep in mind to wear deodorant... my dad never does, which is why I don’t sit next to him

[@Lizbetstyle]

Ha! Didn't think about that one.

[@emmatesnjak6966]

Elizabeth Langheim you can use it just not much and do it before you get on the plane.

[@everydaygirl7673]

Elizabeth Langheim yep I have asthma and it is very annoying and is not a nice experience

[@drethomas72]

Elizabeth Langheim you’re right. I hate perfume! Most of it is horribly offensive and triggers a bad reaction in me.

[@DOCTORJAN714]

Travel pillows are certainly a good idea. However, if you're going to recommend them, perhaps you should also suggest using them properly and NOT as shown in your photo at 5:40. The opening in the pillow is SUPPOSED to go in the BACK!!!!!!! Placing the thickest part of the pillow UNDER YOUR CHIN so that your head tilts back will open your breathing airway to the max, increase the proper curve of the bones in your neck, and place the least amount of pressure on your shoulders and skull, thereby giving you the best chance at a restful and healthier sleep experience. 99.9% of people use these pillows incorrectly. Don't make the same mistake!!!!

[@rnswann6324]

Thanks. I'm not a traveler, so I would have done it wrong.

[@melissabulicek8671]

That's amazing, thank you

[@lanasbigfatbanana7504]

DOCTORJAN714 yeah, I realised how much more uncomfortable it is with the pillow opening facing towards the chairs in front of me. I usually turn it around so I can lean my head one side, it makes my neck not hurt too. Cheers in telling everyone!

[@sugetoosty1685]

I love the ones that snap...it keeps it on so your chin doesn't bob forward- best sleep ever on planes!

[@zayoon7495]

So it can choke you

[@faheemwyne5098]

Now I travel business class - great relaxing lounges, plenty of room on flights & seats that tilt flat. I've worked hard & suffered coach/economy enough

[@michaelamcilwain6554]

Wish I could afford it

[@michelanzolin6404]

But to pay so much for just one flight isn’t worth it. Especially if it’s 1 to 3 hours long

[@faheemwyne5098]

@@michelanzolin6404 agreed. However most of my flights are from UK to Asia & Middle East (for both family & business) so it's business class. For shorter flights though I still like to make use of the lounges, which you can without having a business class ticket. You just pay to use the lounge

[@add-a-rest2103]

Add-A-Rest is an open air, contour pillow, sized just right and will attach to any carry-on. It won't take up any space, and the combination design is both a regular bed pillow, and a neck roll all in one! I love the under knee position for better seated nerve relief!!

[@carolined3610]

The window seat is actually the coldest.

[@NorNor-gn5kv]

shorty_cake _ i like cold... and wearing warm or nit so warm stuff lol

[@rossie273]

try closing the window up LOL

[@user-ke1fx2bs3z]

shorty_cake _ and hard to go to the toilet if person next to you sleep

[@Greatdome99]

Sitting by an emergency exit is even colder.

[@rossie273]

Only if you have the window down LOL . I guess it would be colder - never thought about that . Thanks

[@noonie2525]

If you have a mid day flight and planning on sleeping, take wet wipes to wipe down the area were you would rest your head. ( only window seat) people have had the same idea as you.

[@paulmotz-storey1105]

I learned this from a flight attendant--take a scarf or pashmina, and tie your head to the headrest to keep your head from rolling forward and waking you up. Tie the tighter part over your forehead, and then pull a loose part of the scarf over your eyes instead of eye shades. Use a neck pillow too, and also an inflatable small pillow for your lower back. Take benedryl, Ambien, or other sleeping aids. Rest your feet on your backpack if there's no footrest.

[@yunqi8836]

i'm traveling to the other side of the world in a few days and i am glad youtube recommended this to me today

[@lurei5007]

pocket yoongi sameee,I’m going to India on a 14 hour flight in a few days!

[@wizardmix]

NyQuil - magically turn a 15 hour flight into a 5 hour flight!

[@mitcamedina6283]

Evan J wow I will try that lol

[@chulabird]

Benadryl works also!

[@falynsfallin]

Evan J NyQuil gives me more energy, and I already have to much energy. 🤔

[@falynsfallin]

chulabird hmm, I’ll try that. Benadryl does make me sleepy.

[@jenniferrobertson221]

I go the Gravol way, love it

[@raulborbon6413]

Get your sit to 135 degrees... push the button leans back 3 cm

[@banchnotok]

Still breaking my knees

[@sophienicolaholden8072]

Ok, wheres my ruler? 😂

[@CritterKeeper01]

I know, you can't really call what modern airplane seats do "reclining", can you?

[@missile53]

lol

[@evelinholmes6401]

I do wish that parent give there young children a little something to help them calm down. On a recent flight from Calgary to London ,England that child was crying until one hour before landing. Nobody could get any rest so parents please a half a teaspoon of Benadryl does wonders for you,your child and the rest of the people. Common since.

[@azulverde8]

My dad has that gift of falling asleep on a plane, and standing up, and in theaters, and he can fall asleep in just about anywhere, thank goodness he doesn’t snore.

[@kat35lulu88]

How about church? My dad had no trouble there..... lol

[@Marimilitarybrat]

I carry a Ziploc bag with antiseptic wipes. Mine are medical grade because I'm a nurse and have access to them. As soon as I take my seat I wipe the seat arms, all the buttons and every surface on or near the seat tray table as well as all of the vents, buttons and controls on the area over my head.....the air flow nozzle & light. I also carry antiseptic hand wipes that I have added a little bit of antibacterial gel. I also swab the inside of my nostrils with a generic antibiotic ointment. I learned that one from an interventional cardiologist. The wipes go with me to the bathroom. And, I am a bit peculiar and will also have a Ziploc with a few light weight vinyl gloves for in the bathroom. Nobody's in there to laugh at me so I don't care. I usually get some curious looks as I wipe down my seat area. Most of the time when I shrug my shoulders and say I'm a nurse and I'm a little weird, Passengers sitting nearby will ask if I have an extra wipe that they can use.

[@surlygirly1926]

Great tips.

[@sheriffabibiessop1444]

Sounds like the best tips to follow

[@GlobalAdventurer]

I do the same thing on every flight. I don't care if people stare. It definitely reduces the chance of getting sick. And I carry several masks I use only if someone is constantly coughing around me.

[@ms5ooo171]

@@GlobalAdventurer actually doing that much against getting into contact with bacteria might aswell raise the risk to become ill, because even your immune system needs training

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@ms5ooo171 I routinely do it on planes, and the times I haven't I got sick. But like you indicated, constantly avoiding bacteria does have the opposite effect on your immune system. But, airplanes and buses I'm very careful. Viruses are the main thing I try to avoid because antibiotics don't generally work on those.

[@WakeUpSmellTheCoffee]

The best sleep I ever had on the plane was for a 13+6 hour plane ride, not including layover (hence the 13+6). Anyways, here's my tips, especially if you have a fear of flying: 1. I got the Trtl Pillow (not really a pillow, but it works really well). There's so many different neck pillows out there, that you just have to buy them, try it out, and return it if it doesn't work (I don't condone returning it after your trip just to save money, but if it really doesn't work, then return it). Buy it several weeks in advance before your flight, so you can try out what works the best for you - AND it will give you time to smother your smell on it. My Trtl pillow was so stinky when I got it that I had to wash it, so I'm glad I didn't order it last minute. A comfy neck pillow/wrap is the best advice I can give to you because it really is amazing when you find the one ;). 2. Sleeping pill. Why did this video not recommend it? It works wonders for long flights. IF YOU HAVE FEAR OF FLYING, and if you have insurance, go to the doctors, tell them that you're flying and need something to calm you down because you fear you'll freak out and have a meltdown in the middle of the air. They will prescribe you with a muscle relaxant or anxiety medicine. If you don't have insurance, Xanax can cost you a hundred bucks or two. So the next best option is plain old sleeping pills. Whatever pills you end up with, MAKE SURE you take some several weeks in advance so you KNOW how it feels like and what side-effects it causes you. Xanax made me drool excessively in my sleep, even on less than 1/2 a pill, but at least I knew this before I boarded, so I was prepared with cutting my pills into 1/4 and pocketed napkins for occasions that I can't get one from the flight attendant. 3. Ear plugs or music to plug into your ears. I blasted rock music on my flight because I was so afraid of flying. That's my preference of music. Yours can be anything. But ear plugs work amazingly well too! I tried it on a return flight, and I seriously snored almost immediately because it was like white noise. Very comforting. Make sure you get comfy ear plugs. Foam is ideal if your ears are prone to aches like mine. 4. Do-Not-Disturb sign or signal. It isn't necessary if you don't mind getting woken up to eat your meals, but if you really don't want to get woken up, either let the flight attendant know (when he/she's not busy) or write a NICE "Sorry, I'd like to sleep, please do not disturb" sign. But letting the flight attendant know is the best way because she'll mark your seat on long distance flights. Domestic flights will not care about you at all, so this tip will not apply to domestic flights. Everything else was already in this video.

[@pattyamato8758]

Regarding a sleeping pill, to avoid the hassle and cost of going to the Dr, and paying for a med, just use over the counter Benadryl. An adult can take up to two; I'm sensitive to it so even one is too much for me, I take the childrens chewable tablet which has half the amount of one adult pill. If you haven't taken it before, try it before bedtime before your trip to see how you feel. It will dehydrate you, added to the dehydration from just being on a plane, so drink water. Now, deal with getting from that window seat to the bathroom, that's another story.

[@WakeUpSmellTheCoffee]

Patty Amato, Yes Benadryl definitely puts me to sleep like a baby, but I never thought of taking it on the plane. Will be giving it a try on my next long flight.

[@foinkle]

Dramamine helps relax me. I sleep like a baby.

[@HeinrichGossler]

dramamine helps me sleep too, and of courese it eliminates nausea...

[@HeinrichGossler]

A common unspoken rule on airplanes... If you leave your try down while you are asleep, flight attendants will understand that you do want food/Drink service. If you leave your tray up, it means you are not interested.

[@FoxesontheGo]

Thank you for the tips. My family and I just got back from a 3 week European adventure. My kids slept fine on the flight to England, but your advice would have come in handy for myself and my husband. I will definitely stay tuned for more tips for our future trips! :)

[@bamzsbaa]

Aisle seat fan right here 🙋🏻‍♀️ the window seat is hard to get up and worse when the people next to you are sleeping and you need to go to the restroom.

[@yinilim8165]

Once I really had to go to the toilet, I passed through a guy beside me who was sleeping, utilising my small and flexible (and enough strength to hold some difficult positions 😂 - while trying to not touch him at all) body to the max. Btw I love window seat also because it really helps with motion sickness

[@harveyshot939]

Aisle seat definitely. But on the other hand, other people in the row wake YOU up climbing over you. I do windows on domestic flights.

[@elliothill7804]

Make sure to make a few pleasant comments to your neighbor at the beginning of the flight and learn a little about their travel. It helps me feel at ease with close proximity to others. Go to sleep as much as you can. When you land, follow up with what you talked about 14 hours earlier and wish them well. I know everyone's personal tale with that brief moment and, I feel at ease after landing as well. With international travel, I learn a bit of someone else's personal story in most cases. Mostly though, shut the f up during the actual flight.

[@abhishekagarwal846]

Imagine how it feels when the entire plane is full except the 2 seats next to you, on a 15-hour flight 😉 The best part is when the connecting 5 hour flights is half empty 😍

[@maximumrisk2004]

I was super lucky in a recent 10 Hour flight. Due to bad weather alot of flights where cancelled that day, resulting in our plane being as good as empty. I believe there were at most 100 People on the Plane. We all had a whole middle row to sleep stretched out and well, could get more food and in general it was the calmest flight ever. It did feel a bit as if we were on a flight from the Movie Langoliers though after we took off. All those empty rows felt a bit unsettling.

[@princessarellano6752]

The seats infront of the lavatories are actually pretty good if you want to recline your seat really far out. You dont have to think abt annoying the person behind you because theres no one behind you. Theres usually a big space

[@jouwenlee7829]

Window seats and the middle seats are the one I avoid the most. Imagine in a 13 hours flight and you have a bladder to clear every now and then. For me it's the middle row aisle seat is the best.

[@michaelamcilwain6554]

I so agree, always isle seat for me and middle row because they have the option to bug the other guy instead of you to get out👌👌😁😁🥰🥰

[@danovila]

Recommending using perfume in a plane is a bad idea. Perfume smells travel all over the plane and can be annoying, especially for those with allergies or asthma. I had to be moved to another seat once because of this "clever idea" triggered my asthma. So please skip the perfume.

[@haniaasim3384]

danovila

[@toffeemoyes]

OK, Mort from Family Guy.

[@DBE008]

Was the seat without neighbors?

[@iluvmyhusbnd]

they didn't say perfum--they said essential oil---put on pillow before you leave homw....

[@D.jansen199]

I have asthma and i don't mind perfume lol. I wear it also myself

[@deborahconkle6822]

Haha,so wait......tilt your seat as far back as possible,but don’t lay on the tray table so you don’t disturb the person in front of you???? 😂😂😂

[@ummekulsum7562]

Deborah Conkle You are so right!!

[@snezanajovovic7950]

Deborah Conkle lol.. trying to push back your seat for comfort doesn't always work if it's a small plane or if you've got long legs.. can evoke argument s. IMO

[@janegilmore102]

I was eating when this guy in front decided it’s sleep time. I had to tap him on his head “ hey mate I’m stuck, my tray is still down. Thankfully he was a nice guy and didn’t push back again. 36 hrs from my house to Bedford England. I walked around found some spare seats and moved to them. Crashed for hrs.

[@marlenedemicoli8971]

Deborah Conkle ez

[@CritterKeeper01]

Jane, I haven't been on a single flight that wasn't overbooked in at least a couple of decades! These "empty seat" things are rarer than unicorns!

[@bringyourzella1991]

I have a combination of things that make it easy for me to sleep on a plane: I’m: Small Flexible Social Fall asleep easily Love sleep Fly often

[@saraiixy161]

Me too! :0 I also am a child, (11) so people are always careful not to wake me up, and I can lay on my moms lap so I get more space.

[@pserosef6843]

I love sleeping but hardly can fall asleep on a plane :/

[@woodward_alan]

Great tips. I'm flying from USA to Asia this weekend and this happened to pop up on my wall. Not overeating and being stress free are very importing. All the others are too.

[@ElytraGAmer-ph6lb]

This is great! I love it. Edit: I am 11 years old and in a month I am going on a nighttime flight to Thailand and I’m worried I won’t sleep. I hope this video helps me sleep! Thanks again for making this video.

[@Jamesnffc76]

JustDanceWizard 99 good luck, however just don’t put the seat reclined if someone is behind you, or at least ask as it will affect them.

[@ElytraGAmer-ph6lb]

OfficeInTheSky thanks. I guess your dight

[@sicparvismagna9110]

I can't sleep no matter what on a plane.

[@everydaygirl7673]

Hard Well same

[@jaybeecee1949]

I only manage brief naps and arrive feeling horrible. Keeps me from traveling more. I wish trains went from US to Europe--LOL. I can sleep fine on trains.

[@sicparvismagna9110]

brainmatterz lol yeah i travel to Asia to U.S it's like non stope 24 hours and when i arrive it's still the day when I flew from Asia so i want to travel through Ships rather than planes.

[@littlehaydaygrian4535]

Same, even in a car. Just landed from New York to Amsterdam. Didnt even sleep... (NYC) 9 o'clock in night to (AMS) 10 o'clock day

[@4xhilo381]

Agent 47 maybe if u fly business class or first class it might help because a bit extra cash makes the seats a lot more comfortable I hope it helps u sleep better 😀😀👌🏻

[@jodyjohnsen]

A travel mask with pockets that carry flat speakers (used to play white noise) works so well on a plane that I use it at home when I can’t sleep. The smell idea works too but not this way. For 2 days before a long flight I use my travel wrap as a blanket. (It is actually just a huge microfiber shawl.) Then when I travel it has the smell of my clean bed allowing me to sleep. It works in the hotel too.

[@tazzel2699]

This is great when your traveling 1st class. Most seats don't lean back anymore

[@marthas8108]

Please, I ask you, do not spray perfumes and oils around the cabin. Some of us are allergic. I know, I used to think allergic people were weenies myself, until I became one of them. What if you put a few drops on a bandana and put that under your nose, instead? Thanks for understanding!

[@phcert6267]

emma ess ... I think they meant spray before you leave home, not actually in the plane. ... At least I hope so.

[@EvolveYourBrain]

emma ess I agree

[@debbabbit9283]

Remember how offices often remind us that they are a fragrance-free office? That's because so many people are extremely sensitive to fragrances. They can't shop in the laundry products section, sniff for the fragrance-free products they must have or search for a mild, natural fragrance they could possibly tolerate. It's really not just in their heads! I know some of them. Some reactions can be: cough, sneeze, the throat can collapse shut causing air to barely get through. Some get terrible headaches or other maladies. Just wearing scented antiperspirant and a mildly scented cologne 2 rows away will cause the reaction. So please, use any suggestion but the fragrance one!

[@paulrinaldi95]

"Too cold" would have to be below freezing. It's best when you have a slightly colder room/ plane/ seat to be able to get good sleep.

[@ellagrace5681]

The time for me is perfect! I am going right after the holidays on a Wednesday, not a night flight but still. This doesn’t really matter though, I can only fall asleep in a bed🤣🤣

[@oliviaevans2936]

*Tilt your seat back as far as it will go* When people in front of me do that I get so annoyed cos you get no leg room!

[@quixotictambourine9698]

Liv Baxter no face room.

[@manishajakhar9651]

Take the seat in the rear of the plane

[@siareddy]

The seats recline for a reason..to be Comfortable and on long flights to be able to sleep..

[@d25399]

After watching this video Tuesday and Wednesday will be most crowded so go another except these days 😂😂😂😥😥😉😉😝😝😝

[@EmilyCheetham]

Also in place of a blanket if you want something to keep warm that doesn’t take up much room you can try a pashmina can be good. The size of a blanket but light weight they are good to use home holiday too.

[@TheaMontandon]

A space blanket works best.

[@gardenofe12]

Recline your seat as much as you can ?! Wow you must never been on a plane ?! I hardly consider them reclining seats !!!

[@The9901234]

write your flying company and request more pitch

[@kateblackwell4881]

My mother found a good way to fall asleep on planes. We went to America in 2015, and on the way back home, it was a 15 hour flight. So mum had a few motion sickness tablets, combined with some sort of alcohol, and was practically unconscious for over half the flight. If you're an adult insomniac, or an adult in general, I'd recommend you try this. And no, I haven't tried it myself, I'm only 14. I was 11 at the time. As much as I'd love to try it though. Lol

[@BrittMFH]

Kate Blackwell LOL!

[@MooCat]

LA to Auckland, NZ 1978, 7 hours or so. 1 bottle white wine for me; 1 bottle red wine for hubby. Slept like babies. No hangover.

[@janemackayeditor2237]

@@MooCat LA to AKL in 7 hours? Were you on the Concord? It typically takes 12-13 hours at least. Perhaps it was Honolulu to AKL? Flights between the US and NZL often used to have a layover in Honolulu.

[@theflyingduckman3608]

This is great advice for those traveling on first or business class.

[@vallur74]

The suggestions are very good. I am a frequent traveler to the US and I have learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@JupaoFilms]

Very useful information. Thank you Bright side

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

Please leave the perfume at home. About 10-15% of the popukation can have violent reactions to fragrance. Consider the health of others so that you both have a pleasant flight.

[@sebsant3467]

Once I got two seats to myself I slept it felt amazing for those 20 hours without sleep

[@Isabella-ix3ij]

I go to a different state every summer with my sister to go see our grandparents. A great tip is to plan out ahead of time. Like for example: my flight leaves at 11:00. I should think about how long it would take me to get through security and how long it takes to find my gate. Then after I consider all of that, I decide what time I should wake up. Easy.

[@weadventurewithdisney9012]

We do a lot of long haul and international travel and these tips are going to be really helpful!

[@cymbidiumm]

As for electronics, it's always best to put them away, but if you must, you might install f.lux, it eliminates the blue light on your screen and so you don't have to worry about it waking you up (you can choose when to turn it on). For a better combo, put f.lux and also put it away a lot of time before sleeping, i. e. when you are eating. As for the seats, I'd recommend falling asleep just the way your seat is, and when you are super tired and midway on to it, lean back your seat. That way you'll feel sooo good that your seat reclines, instead of doing it when you're not sleepy and thinking "that's not gonna help". ;)

[@juniper10]

Stanislav P. Perfect!

[@larissapinto3635]

Depending on the aircraft, the seats over the wings can be window exits seats which don’t recline at all.

[@AyuLestari-qe9zb]

Everybody need this,thank you bright side!!!

[@zebradots]

I fall asleep as soon as the plane starts moving/rocking me to sleep... thank you... it is like seconds and we have arrived!! It is just too boring for me to stay awake, unless there is a good lookin' man beside me, I have fallen asleep on a shoulder or two that is very comfy... :)

[@franzfms86]

Tuesdays and Thursdays now is fullybooked after they uploaded this video. ^^_^

[@aelyles1]

Francis Suemitsu cause they r the cheaper days to fly. Pick like a early mom flight 5 or 7a

[@CritterKeeper01]

They were already fully booked. Every day is overbooked. These days, empty seats are rarer than unicorns!

[@TheDuchessWellington]

A good trick is to buy cheap sunglasses and wear them for a few weeks to get used to them. Next cover the lenses with black tape. Wear them when you want to sleep on the plane. They prevent light reaching the eyes and are more comfortable than the sleep shades across the nose. They cut out the light from peoples screens and those passengers that raise the blind. They also are easy to raise so you can see if you want to get up or look around if startled.

[@pattyamato8758]

Glasses, being made of hard plastic, are much more uncomfortable than a mask. Most people sleep with their head on its side, that wouldn't work, glasses press into your face uncomfortably and could break. A mask is way better.

[@gabbycamp]

A better trick is to wear a hoodie, put on a sleep mask... then put on a beanie and pull it over the sleep mask, put in earplugs, then pull the hood of the hoodie over your beanie and tie the strings really tight to secure all that... seriously so comfy... you look like a nerd... but comfy

[@NancyP.]

Gabrielle Camp I was gonna say it's a great idea but I'd look like a fool. 😂😂😂

[@edwardharris8983]

Yeah, can't have that looking like a fool, so just stay uncomfortable. That way you'll still look cool, too whoever you must impress.

[@edwald4056]

+Gabrielle Camp That sounds like you are trying to suffocate yourself but will try it. 😂

[@gohzilla9356]

The best way for me to fall asleep on the plane is a noise cancellation headphone. I fly from LAX to Taiwan and Malaysia a lot, and I always had a hard time falling asleep because of the engine sound. I invested a used bose headphone two years ago, and it was the best investment I ever had. I slept like a baby every single time because finally! a silent cabin!!

[@amandah4816]

I travel quite often yet still found some nuggets of advice to use. Thanks

[@dakotarose2697]

When you are taking off either chew lollies or put rolled up tissues in your ear to prevent them from popping and if they do pop then yawn and they should be all good. Hopes this helps someone 😊

[@jenniferhirschboeck]

All steps sound good except the spraying things inside the cabin. For those of us that are asthmatic please be courteous of your neighbors

[@Djungelskog69420]

Thanks for your tips plz do more travel tips 🙏🏻❗️

[@suzanboro2039]

I feel very blessed that whether it’s a flight my room, hotel room or anywhere once I shut my phone is just take couple of minutes to go sleep everybody who knows me tells me I just take 2 minutes to fall sleep I feel lucky at this point of life

[@mr.robloxianroblox304]

I love your vids :)

[@pilosopotasyo7136]

Deprive self of a day's sleep beforehand. Works every time.

[@gradydekker3521]

Thank you because in March I have a 16 hour flight to Switzerland

[@xyzy5633]

I usually sleep before the plane takes off😂😂😂 and wake up during meal/snack time..

[@hsihdbssbcjtzksk7426]

Since I usually travel with my father, I usually just plug my earphones in and use his shoulder as a pillow. So, it's pretty easy to fall asleep (regardless of time)

[@snowframe2995]

2:09 *WHAT* IS SHE LOOKING AT!?!??

[@nedrahqaseem6540]

Hahaha😂😂😂

[@tanejsa]

😂😂😂😂

[@StormCentral1998]

🤔

[@milwaukeewisconsin3366]

Mile High Club 😭

[@nahiamachenaud3842]

Haha lol

[@tedbiggs8336]

Thanks so much can’t wait for my flight on Wednesday just gotta hope it isn’t crowded 👍

[@bethwilliams4141]

i love this video a lot . these are good things to know . thank you !

[@finned958]

I can’t sleep when I’m waiting for my food and drink to arrive. In any case, do this. 1. Buy a comfort seat for a bit more money. 2. Drink complementary wine. 3. Eat heavy carb meal to make you sleepy. 4. Wear ear plugs or noise canceling headphones. 5. Yes, wear slippers. 6. Wear comfy jacket and pants. 7. Put away glasses or contacts. 8. Brush your teeth. 9. Wash your face. 10. You should exhaust yourself with electronics. You can’t force yourself to sleep.

[@heatherrobinson4942]

For people who don't take meds and have a nice clean system, 1/2 of a benadryl will work wonders (about 12mg). Just enough to send you to lala land without the post grog.

[@THEronleon1]

Agreed, and I will definitely try that.

[@rhondarose8180]

Heather Robinson a PM will do

[@heatherrobinson4942]

@@rhondarose8180 Yeah one PM will do but generic benedryl costs about 4 times less and the added tylenol or advil in PM is unneeded medicine if I have no head or body aches.

[@koalakloud-inflatablefootr5091]

Great video as always! What are your thoughts on the Koala Kloud adjustable airplane footrest?

[@benglenton2898]

This video is hilarious! The bit about waking up a few hours earlier. Oh man, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time

[@Rocky-yk3pk]

I’ll be flying in seat 7F i chose it because it’s further in front, not the first, second, but the third seat. Second would be good too. 7F was the only seat i slept in. Most of the people would prefer left side, but i like the right. Thanks for reading my essay.

[@sarminsultanamondal9544]

Niccce one

[@mrc6182]

Having suffered through a few 12 to 14 hour flights in economy, DON'T go for a window seat! You have to get at least two other people to move to go to the bathroom or just stretch your legs! Stay on the aisle!

[@jilllangman9343]

Having flown from Australia to America many times, we try to book the first row of two seats at the back, behind the last row of three seats, so we can be near the toilets and come and go all night without bothering anyone.

[@Mememeep]

I am few of the lucky ones who are able to sleep during the flight. I always book the window seat, so I can rest my head to the wall. I also will immediately change my time zone to local time of my destination, so I can plan my sleep and to avoid jet lag. (it works all the time) try to bring extra pillow with you, so you can use the one from the airline to put your feet on. so you can have your legs straight throughout the flight. then slightly push your seat to the back. (it might not work for tall people who has no extra legroom) and if you are super lucky to fly on an empty flight ( I once did that, plane capacity :240 pax, pax on board :84), have the entire row for yourself! :D

[@katzperose]

Probably shouldn't mention this but... I had like 15 minutes of sleep on an airplane from the airport in China to the airport here in the US (plus, I slept at 11 at night and woke up at 6 in the morning) 😐

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

Maybe traveling at night is better for getting sleep, but I’d rather travel in the day to avoid having that issue. It’s too bad the cheapest flights are always night time though.

[@victorialehmann6879]

Flight leaving the Hawaiian islands always seem to leave at 11 p.m. Then two ladies across the aisle turn on all their lights and gab the entire way home. Oh well...

[@NorNor-gn5kv]

0MindSwept0 Morning is best time!

[@mattneillninasmom]

I'm 80 years old and travel alone. I request a wheelchair which means I breeze through security and don't wait on lines. I get to board, first - no extra charge. I bring one of the padded pillow shams from my bed with me in my carry-on luggage or purse, then fold my jacket into it - makes a wonderful pillow between me and the cold window and requires minimum space. I'm a 5'2" woman and the seats are not designed for me and the configuration hits at all the wrong places. I put my seat back as far as it will go so that I can extend my body length and I've found that by opening the tray, then hooking my cross body handbag over it and closing it again, I can make a "sling" to rest my legs on - plus, I don't need to go chasing after my handbag, under the seat. A light shawl or scarf will hold and distribute body heat while you sleep and can easily be adjusted when the cabin temp changes. I love Jet Blue's "red-eye" flight from Burbank to NYC and with the cabin lights dimmed, I sleep like a baby, wake up ready to taxi home and have breakfast at the local diner! Hope this helps.