8 Tips on How to Fall Asleep on a Plane In Economy Class

Whether you’re a first time flyer or a well seasoned traveller, there comes a time when you need to catch a few zzz’s on a plane. But with noisy passengers, limited light control, and sitting in an upright position - how is this possible?! You’re about to find out.

[@PauloGaetathe_original]

In long haul flights I prefer the isle seat because I go to the bathroom many times during the flight. I also like to stand up, do some stretching and even walk a bit.

[@robheb1355]

Just got a window seat on my Thursday long but it’s only 2 row so lm going to try it.

[@gabrielijagbemi5835]

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[@An_Gold]

Same experience. I found that I like the isle seat because in this case I can walk and do stretching - but if you prefer to sleep - that is right, window seat is better.

[@carmencitavettori7362]

Me too.

[@dtfan4738]

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[@gauthamis6983]

I bring my book from school. Best sleep... Anywhere, anytime.

[@TL-pk2gh]

🤣🤣🤣

[@zandirikhz2270]

I might just do this 😆😂😂

[@risah9692]

Haha lol

[@giuliasapienza6488]

I never sleep on coach Too uncomfortable 😵‍💫😂

[@dtfan4738]

Love Parga greece kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKXCY5x5rdWaeKM

[@suzanneberrios4328]

Window seat. King size pillow (on the flatter side) carried through airport folded in half in a large, handled packing cube. Socks with traction grips on bottom so when I pull my feet up into the seat they do not slide back off. Noise cancelling headphones Eye mask Light blanket (also carried in the cube with the pillow, socks & flat hotel slippers for walking around) When I want to sleep, I pull myself up into the seat and lean into the window/wall while hugging my long pillow. When awake I can put the pillow back into the cube and set it on the floor as a foot rest to elevate my legs. In addition to allowing for great sleep, these techniques have also completely eliminated my RLS on longer flights :-)

[@nataliegian]

Ooohh what a great idea!

[@mexiyorki]

Love these!

[@mindydavis9132]

Huge help and many thanks 😅

[@urgirl_hazel]

Tysm, I have my flight in 10 minutes and I needed this! And I brought these things so perfect for me! (It's a 13 hour flight)

[@kathryncashner3294]

Note--the blood clots are not caused by prescription sleeping pills. They are caused from being in the same cramped position for an extended period and not stretching, walking, or doing things as simple as flexing and extending your ankles. All of these things stimulate blood flow in your legs. Yes, sleeping pills do encourage staying in that single position for a prolonged period...but it is the lack of movement rather than the pill that causes the issue. Blood clots are way too common on long haul flights--be sure to stand and stretch as well as doing some "at your seat" exercises while awake!

[@SaranyaMano]

My tip is to deprive yourself of sleep the previous night so you’re exhausted on the flight…so exhausted that you fall asleep no matter what.

[@kasaucyyyyyyy5841]

Yep

[@jaithevegan]

👍🏽

[@rifatara5230]

I also do this

[@erazn9077]

Good thing that happens naturally to me from being a mix of excited and nervous

[@peregrinex7523]

yeah but what if you miss the flight??

[@drumset09]

If you put the foam earplugs in correctly, they don't fall out, and they work extremely well. I've used them for years doing tree removal, operating equipment, etc.

[@PauloGaetathe_original]

Instead of earplugs I bring my noise cancelling pair of headphones, once you experience it, there's no going back...

[@rusted5408]

I am looking forward to mine. Invested in Sony 1000. Ya expensive, but I had enough screaming infants on 13 hour flights

[@pamelathompson1216]

After spending 20 years working overseas, I finally hit on a great way to get good healthy sleep on an airplane, even in economy...Apply all the tips given here, but add one thing: a shawl....Just drape it over your head and shoulders and you create a small cocoon, all yours. Comfortable eye mask, effective ear plugs, and this little private tent...plenty of air coming up from the bottom....AND once I was stuck on a commuter flight right after a strong storm....when the planes could finally take off again, there were dozens of planes lined up for take-off...It took close to two hours before take-off and it was FREEZING in the plane.It was hot summertime and most people wore shorts...People were huddled together....I almost felt guilty that I had a light wool shawl to wrap around my body,,,,It really comes in handy for an instant sense of privacy on long long flights....like those to Tokyo from Chicago...and again, Tokyo to Bangkok....Shawls make these long hauls less stressful! Try it!

[@bekind3050]

I have been traveling for the last 25 years. In fact, I traveled in 5 countries in 5 weeks. Shawl/Pashmina is my best friend.

[@cherylduncan4118]

I used my shawl as a tent with an eye mask, neck pillow, and noise canceling headphones…probably looked strange but I got a solid 5-6 hours of sleep and woke refreshed!

[@pamelathompson1216]

@@cherylduncan4118 I'm sure I looked strange too...But it gave me some kind of sense of privacy and then I could just relax into sleep...I try to make sure that bathroom stuff is done at the beginning...I always tried for a window seat to rest my head on the travel pillow (not the neck kind) that its my second necessity...and then after dinner, off to sleep...It really helped me...

[@gingerfellah5665]

Taking your bike on a flixbus

[@Postcardsandpassports]

I once asked a flight attendant what her tips were for sleeping on a plane. She suggested listening to white noise (ocean waves, etc.) in your head phones. Lots of white noise apps available to download.

[@mickinetsystems]

The iphone can mimic that noise using background sounds..It makes me fall asleep in seconds

[@kinipotra]

Brown noise is wayyyyy better try it out

[@KunaiKrazy]

@@kinipotra I second this. I prefer smoothed brown noise or perhaps the sound of rain as a close second.

[@nataliegian]

And ASMR

[@elyunited]

Great tips!! Thank you!! I’d like to add, that if you cross your arms, it really helps to relax and sleep better while sitting! This has always worked for me😜

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

'm on a 777 for 8+hours Toronto to Rome, but I'm 6'2", not 'thin' and absolutely dreading it. As I retired person, I have the luxury of spending a week in advance time shifting to minimise jet lag, but I expect to arrive a full fledged basket case regardless. Thanks for the video. It always helps to know what I need to be prepared for.

[@davidwillers652]

Did time shifting in advance help w jet lag on the day of arrival? I’m about same size and headed to Europe soon.

[@andreaawangku1782]

The one thing that stops me sleeping on the plane more than anything is the incredibly dry air which makes breathing through the nose uncomfortable. Gotten around that one by simply putting hand cream on each nostril. After waking up years ago drooling on a strangers shoulder Ive been too scared to sleep on a plane ever since! 😅

[@Basbxyy]

Lol how'd that happen 😂😂

[@ji-indi8669]

Oh yeah i drool too... but on my own shoulder 😂🤣😅😆

[@allegrifan4933]

Oh nooo

[@FraserAtSea]

Flying economy to the US from London in a few weeks, so this was useful - thanks for sharing!!

[@isaacwest2303]

I got a trick that helped me every time i have flown. I listened to my music and i was in my own little world for the entire flight.

[@hello6089]

Nice trick 🤡

[@lunes-1]

Some airplanes have so little space for the💺 legs that flying is actually like Chinese Torture,let alone sleep....😆

[@johan8602]

Complain when u are 196cm and every flight is a torture

[@katem4365]

I lift my legs off the floor by putting a block or backpack under my feet. Elevating my thighs off the seat helps w circulation and comfort. I think you could bring a yoga block on w you and use it as it would fit under seat in front. I also turn off air above my head. Always sit in window seat. Never take a sleep aid. Don't drink booze or coffee either on a plane. Always have a shawl w me as well.

[@jamesmcgill506]

Thanks, I do some of these things already, but you brought up a few I didn't think of like the natural sleep aid, sleeping mask and earplugs.

[@carinewoder1499]

Seen funny sights as a crew member 😳 all airlines should give more room and stop the greed

[@michellebraidy]

I don’t know why i never see this in recommendations but if you just bend the head support that’s built onto the plane seat, that will support your head and let you sleep. It’s enough for me, at least. Anyone does this too?

[@Skater21Loverboyz]

:( I’m too short

[@ilovemybrats2]

I’m too short and it only touches upper portion of my head.😢

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Man I automatically fall asleep as soon as the wheels leave the ground and usually stay asleep at least until the drink cart comes by. Something about the change in cabin pressure on takeoff just knocks me right out. On overnight flights where people are all well behaved and quiet, I can sleep through the whole night.

[@humasultana7096]

Woww!! Lucky.. i hardly sleep in flights i am a nervous flyer

[@smorrow]

@@humasultana7096 For me it's just, if I'm sitting up, how can I possibly be asleep?

[@RevStickleback]

I can never sleep on planes, but if you can have a flight that lands in the late afternoon/early evening, you actually benefit. In that situation I can go out in the evening, then have a good night's sleep in my hotel bed, and be fully adjusted to the new time zone when I wake up. Those that sleep on the plane will have jet-lag

[@MegMatthews_3]

what about if your flight lands in the morning? how do you avoid jet lag then?

[@RevStickleback]

@@MegMatthews_3 I once had a strange day arriving in Hong Kong in the morning. I just went out and had a full day of doing stuff. It was strange because even though I arrived at about 7 am, it felt like noon, so it felt like I had two afternoons. If you are there very early, and are lucky enough to be able to check in early, then you can get a couple of hours of sleep, but make sure you set an alarm. I still get it wrong. On my last long haul trip I arrived in Cambodia one morning, and met up with a mate who lives out there, for lunch. We had several beers, then I went back to my hotel to get changed. I lay back on my bed, and before I realised, I had fallen asleep for three hours.

[@thiagogregory1]

I agree!

[@vanaleyae]

The only way I've had the kind of sleep where you wake up and wonder what year it is, was to completely exhaust myself the day before. Once, after touring Universal Studios and the other time, after 14 hours of walking around Rome. I fell asleep over Spain and woke up over Brazil.

[@fishingpinky3165]

ohhhhh ...I love this tip! Gonna try it for my international flight in October

[@TinekeWilliams]

Tried everything. Can’t fall asleep sitting up. My husband just snores and feels refreshed while I am dead!

[@margaritaisabelcabrera6491]

Use knee high comprensión stockings, like the ones doctors use on long surgeries.....it is the only way I dont get swollen legs after a 14 hour flight

[@jannamccullough8007]

Great video thank you . I always take a large scarf or a small blanket to snuggle with. You can use it to hide under so to create more privacy.

[@LenHealsU]

I just love your holistic approach to getting sleep on a plane! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@osmanorozco4719]

Don’t buy your travel pillow at the airport .It’s expensive there. Buy it at any retail store.

[@federicoeveza9656]

It’s true . You’re very very right . Thanks

[@ivanshmatko7246]

I’m 6.1 and I have wide shoulders nothing I do can make me sleep on long haul flight. Getting a window seat is making it even harder, can’t move.. The only option is to be making more money to be able to afford business or first class.

[@der_afghani154]

Ivan Shmatko big mood mate...

[@tonnymusante1669]

You should hire a private jet. 😫 That's the only way.🥵🥵🥵

[@johan8602]

Emergency exit seats is the only solution for me..im 196cm

[@agnesd.h.1060]

yeah..its the best business class but i like the economy meals :)

[@kathrynd4912]

I have an mp3 of rain and thunder on my phone. My son likes the sound of a train rolling over tracks. Our earbuds are noise canceling. Personally selected white noise is underrated and surprisingly powerful!

[@rosyclaire]

1) ignore everyone else 2) close eyes 3) go to sleep

[@mildredmugisha7158]

Right!

[@karimab4241]

Tip- sleep late and wake up early! Then you’ll be sleepy

[@mpowers6653]

Thanks, to helpful tips you provided to all👍

[@MeAndMyPc]

I’m not sure why I watched this vid when I’m someone who can easily fall asleep in a public bus or train, even when my station is only like three stops away. But hey, it’s always good to have some extra knowledge, I guess?

[@mariejanevinas3797]

Thanks for your tips

[@precilapadalino7266]

Wear socks, airplane could be real cold at times.

[@layth549]

Isn't that common sense?

[@Rohit-jv7nl]

real niggas go to the plane without socks

[@kpopscenario1406]

Precila Padalino I like coldness tbh

[@ricardo68]

Very good tips. Thank you. 😊

[@13104180]

Very useful, thanks!!!!!

[@RedOneM]

Thank you very much, you've compressed useful information very well. I'll view a movie, eat, read a book and then try to doze off for the rest of the flight. 12,16 hours & 14,5 hours. Worst part is that during both flights I'm usually awake at those times 🙃

[@wagihstawro6889]

I think that all these ideas are very helpful ,thank You

[@LiveWellChannel]

We are glad you enjoyed them!! 😁

[@jordanjordan1902]

I will try it soon

[@mauricegarabet4700]

For overseas flights, I normally take the 6 to 9 pm flights, one Advil pill, a pillow and most importantly the window seat.

[@ShimonMeetsWorld]

This was exactly the video I needed 😂. Have found that reading a book helps me sometimes though

[@annagalati34]

Custom earplugs. That is nuts. Foam ones are great. Been wearing them for decades for sleep.

[@willneedwater]

I do both plugs and noise cancelling

[@mikeleone1347]

I have a musician friend who had custom earplugs made, cost was $500US a few years ago. vs like $2US for foam plugs? LOL

[@etherealbolweevil6268]

I use high visibility yellow or orange ones, to help the crew decide to not disturb the bear.

[@beatrizramosrobles6992]

Me too.I use the same type you use for ages and are great.I can' t hear my husband snoaring like a bear...🤣

[@veliagarcia3606]

Great info, thanks........

[@raaz6451]

Thank you..

[@anneouzts4928]

I know some of your tips. I'm going on a flight from Charleston,SC to central Europe. I will be sure to use your tips. Thanks!

[@An_Gold]

From my experience - listening some quiet audiobook really helps for sleeping, works for me. Could be some music as well.

[@kerrywedse6188]

Also I find taking gravol helps you sleep I also take a muscle relaxer as I'm a very nervous flyer!

[@georgep1358]

Great video and I love the word commit to it :)

[@quartytypo]

If you want to know how to sleep throughout a flight uninterrupted - ask the pilot.

[@carriea.2467]

I did the Dubai flight from Miami , Florida 19 hrs none stop. I only have 1 advice to give you people .Make sure you really want to go to the place your going to cause those flights feels ur never going to land and the food its no good on planes .😂😂😂

[@pfg333]

19 hour flight non stop? are you sure

[@hayahkhalid3562]

Yesss, that’s true! At the end you really must wanna go to that place! I travel too much, so I know! Do u travel often?

[@euphoricrain775]

Teslandia A. Try Emirates next time.

[@emaanhabib8927]

@@pfg333 Yes its true,lol i go on those every 2-4 years it was the worst!This is the reason i hate airplanes(I also get plane sick)

[@pfg333]

@@emaanhabib8927 i ask because ive never seen a non stop flight between these two places.. everyone ive seen has a change over in the states or Europe.

[@federicoeveza9656]

Thanks for the infos.

[@marvabaker961]

I will definitely be using the tips in the last comment when I fly to JFK next month.Thanks a million.

[@maxinethomas4178]

Best tip for me would be just pop in sleeping pill ...Again drink more water would be very inconvenient to walk out to restroom when sitting near window, right? I love window seat but at my age I need stretch every couple hours on 19 hours flight ✈️ so even isle seat not an ideal but still more convenient...but luckily next flight will be a premium seat so happy about it...wish me 🛏 💤 😴 😃😍💕

[@bluelady4183]

I always end up sitting next to someone who’s constantly farting or snoring or near babies that screams the aircraft down!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@pammiller333]

Blue Lady I wear a scarf with subtle perfume sprayed on it to deal with the gassy seat mates.

[@fishingpinky3165]

Oh....you sat next to me...lol

[@bluelady4183]

@@fishingpinky3165 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@igaololo6267]

This video has 4:20 duration, that’s the hidden tip, smoke a big ol joint before flight

[@teresaboze69]

Or bake and eat special brownies before go to aiport. Because. #Oregon

[@Aaron-ne3en]

Yop ouvih

[@Sitzkrieg]

👀

[@returnedfrompanama]

Noise canceling headphones are WAY better than ear plugs.

[@patp4403]

Good tips

[@mpowers6653]

Good tips👍

[@claudiamariebermudez6727]

Helpful!

[@akhan4727]

to be honest the window seat is overrated. 99% of the time looking out there's just...nothing. if you need to use the bathroom you have to be continuously disrupting the other 2 passengers. if you have a weak bladder like me it's a bit embarrassing.

[@ivanchiong8770]

before the flight, I try to walk around the airport as this is one way to get tired to fall asleep inside the aircraft

[@MARIPILIPM]

Good stuff👍🏻

[@deandecoursey2334]

The longest portion of my upcoming trip is 14 hours from Seattle to Singapore. I may take a nap but I don’t want to sleep much. I leave Seattle at 10 AM and arrive at Singapore at 5:30 PM. I’ll sleep at Singapore Airport and leave the next morning at 7 AM for Bangkok. It’s much more important for me to align my sleeping habits as I’m crossing 12 time zones I periodically take blood thinner medication and will be sure to take it going both ways

[@brucelatham6636]

I got a sky pillow. They are designed for sleeping sitting up. It’s a blow up pillow that you put your face in the hole in the top and your arms in the side. Rest it on your knees or tray table. Best thing you also won’t snore

[@samozeal9466]

"clearly I was without realizing it." So true

[@sherinkhan9320]

I always carry my own kapok pillow with me. It rests very well against the window.

[@ohioandnortheastern]

(Finally falls asleep) Some kid on there end of the plane: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@roberthunter6927]

If the flight isn't full, bring along a few tools to take out all the seats in the middle of the aircraft, and chuck them onto the tarmac. Then, in the spare space, install a table-tennis table. [Or boxing ring, or whatever] Next, re-install all the front seats to face the rear, so that everybody can watch. Bring along heaps of beer. Then you can take turns competing, and drink heaps of beer when you are in the audience. The weak part of the plan is that some cockpit and cabin crew might not go along with the idea. Which is a shame, because it is a nice idea. You back-up plan is to bring along a huge phone book, and try to read it from cover to cover. If this doesn't get you off to sleep, then you are a hard-core insomniac, and probably should not fly.

[@etherealbolweevil6268]

Aha! I see where you are coming from. Back in the day some aircraft (possibly BAC 111 and or Trident) had facing seats and a big fold away table at the overwing emergency exits. Also known as the party seats. Not much sleep, but massively entertaining flights.

[@MiaHessMusic]

good tips

[@lextacy2008]

Too bad those air pockets every 4 minutes make me jump right out of potential sleep

[@CulturedGem]

Another tip: I have traveled internationally over 35 times. Always carry a cotton scarf. Us it to cover your head. It cuts out odors and helps create a "room". I wouldn't travel without one.

[@yozh5836]

I’m truck driver. I can seat in one position and drive for 20 hours. Of course Stop for fuel, bathroom etc. Do I need to sleep on my 8 hour fly? 😂 I probably be watching movies and playing games.

[@gkava2349]

I always take a small spray bottle and fill it with water; gently spritz my face from time to time. Helps with the very dry air in an airplane.

[@Rihab1993]

I have an 8h flight next month without my husband and I did it before and couldn’t sleep, hopefully these tips will help, at least now with the mask no one is going to see my ugly sleeping faca

[@stevengraff2872]

I fell asleep for 4 hours on my flight which was 10 hours and when I woke up I remember my mom waking me up asking me where we were and we were above the clouds and I thought it was snow lmao

[@LiveWellChannel]

StillBetta80 😂😂😂

[@danny00726]

Took off in Chicago, had a glass of wine and woke up in Rome. Best flight ever!

[@amritamuttoo6397]

I can't sleep a wink,no matter what tips you give.

[@krokodilen31]

Window seat, pillow, active headphones, sleeping pill (zolpidem).....And if u travel as a couple choose a row with 2 seats only if possible. And no alcohol.

[@klausadrift7568]

I watched this video on a plane and halfway through I fell asleep instantly. But joke aside, you should have mentioned that the right way to wear a U-shaped sleeping pillow is with the opening at the back of your neck, so your chin and head will be nicely supported at the front. I had used the pillow the wrong way for years and I was constantly jerked awake every time when my head fell into the pillow's gap.

[@ingosteinbach426]

Very good

[@Ojb_1959]

Qualuudes back in the day on long flights and was supercharged upon arrival. Today try breathing exercises like the Seals do when they have to sleep.

[@jayneread2178]

Earplugs are a must! Those foam things are a complete waste of time, the best ones I have found are wax ear-plugs from the Pharmacy. If you have small ears...like me, you can pull them in half warm them up between your gingers to make them pliable and squash them into your ears and no noise....and they don't stick out, or fall out! 😊

[@sarahindagubits593]

I use my hand suitcase to lift my feet. I put it on the floor by my feet instead of the storage space above the seat.

[@LiveWellChannel]

Sara Hinda Gubits that’s a great suggestion! 👍

[@tree2200]

oh me 2....glad to know i wasnt then only one...

[@cj6797]

Same 🤗 😴😴

[@kamuigrey4597]

I took off my shoes and rest my feet on top of my bag. A bit of hassle if I want to go to the restroom but that's okat

[@karikaru]

I like to listen to relaxing music (usually the plane has some selection).

[@user-vs8eb6bf1o]

My tip is to go to bed really early 2 nights before so you get a lot of sleep and then the next night your up all night and then when your on your flight you will be tired

[@MajidKarimzadeh]

Great tips and video. You might be slightly overdoing it with the sound effects. Just an opinion. Loved the content 👍🏻👌🏻

[@LiveWellChannel]

Uniqy Thank you for the feedback!!

[@JeremySherk]

Agreed. We've toned that down on recent NestedTV videos :)

[@Ns205]

All great advice, however I would rather recommend people to talk to their pharmacist or doctor to see if a prescription-only sleep aid is safe for sleeping on a flight.

[@carolineg3079]

I was the sort of person who couldn't even sleep for more than 20mins ever then I learnt to take an antihistamine (drowsy sorting obviously). Bliss.

[@laniesider2586]

Bring something to do like puzzle, games on your phone or iPad that doesn’t require internet.

[@ekennahutchinson1636]

I'm going to Australia so I need to put this in to practice

[@LiveWellChannel]

That's amazing! Have a wonderful time in Australia!

[@allairetraub]

Believe me, you don't need any sleeping tips for a flight to and from Australia when you're on last 8 Hours, you automatically fall asleep . Btw the long flight journey is totally worth it.

[@lindasensabaugh4013]

Ekenna Hutchinson we are also going to Australia in Oct 2019. Doing a 30 day circumnavigation cruise.

[@florenciabalori3625]

I always need to take an aisle seat because I go to the bathroom like 200 times 😭 I also put on some classical music on my headphones. I've never been able to use the pillow, I don't like that I drool on it then it smells like hell 😂

[@cranerishh]

Florencia Balori same same

[@ratednn824]

Same Lmaoo

[@heathermuha8632]

You can buy a leg swing that you slid over the tray and allows your feet to be off the ground and legs more comfortable. Not expensive makes 13 hr flights way better

[@erikh9991]

I bought one of those and it slipped off never to be found again. I attached it to the tray and it seemed to work ok. The people in front fully reclined and it pushed my knees down. The thing slipped off. I didn't see my knees for 10 hours later.

[@TheColinChapman]

the only thing that works for me: get drunk. two glasses of wine or even the better stuff, and I‘m out.

[@jamesbowie1074]

Going on a flight tomorrow wish me luck

[@fuckseed5511]

Wow it was nice to know these tips but you forgot to mention the most important tip and that is how to get an upgrade lol 😂

[@everettvincent1688]

One time I was flying home from Florida on a Really tiny plane and somehow I fell asleep the entire flight lol.

[@ratednn824]

Going to La from Germany wish me luck

[@markleon411]

I'd like to know what people think about noise cancelling headphones. Are they better than ear plugs? They are incredibly expensive and wonder if they are worth it. I'm a very light sleeper and I know that blocking all senses is important.