How to avoid jet lag when landing in Iceland

[@hoser7706]

Land early, hit the Blue Lagoon, coffee, Red Bull then stay on your North American clock for sleep. Iceland in summer barely gets dark and so many trails and access points are open 24hrs. We just did this, skipped the crowds and busy roads and LOVED it!

[@smiley27b]

That's a very good idea!

[@MichiganStinkfinger]

You are so awesome! I’m a 49 year old solo male traveler to Iceland, in 30 days, so thank you for your insights. Love your channel and your personality!!

[@bergrundogg9301]

I have been binge watching your videos...I don’t know why, I am from Iceland and have always lived there.

[@IcelandwithaView]

Thanks for watching Bergrun!

[@jnwhaley]

hahaha, this made me laugh so hard!

[@palecompass3598]

i always drink the tomato juice on planes. I don't normally like tomato juice and never drink it any other time. For some reason it tastes good while flying, plus it's packed with nutrients and hydrating.

[@marymary4093]

We arrived at 6am. I preplanned areas to explore south of the airport for a couple of hours before heading in to Reykjavik. It's the landscape you see from the aeroplane, really unique, easy to find parking areas to stop for little walks, good brisk winds to wake you up, really quiet and a nice slow pace when you are not feeling the best. Empty roads gave us time to get used to driving on the opposite side. It also gave us a sense of familiarity when we drove there later in the dark to search for the northern lights. Buy a shockingly expensive meal at the airport cafe to keep you awake! They have delicious food.

[@husnijabir]

+1 tip. Adjust your clock to the destination and sleep according to it from 2 days prior to the journey.

[@RiisPark99]

Thanks for the tips!

[@IcelandwithaView]

You bet! I hope you have the best.trip.ever!

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

my flight landed at 5:00 am and we couldn’t check in until 3:00 PM. That was actual torture.

[@patti1044]

Great advice! We lived as expats when our kids were very young so the 30 hr trip home was interesting (plus 9 hr time zone to adjust to). First, change your watch to the new time zone so you register what time it is there. Absolutely agree with light meal before boarding, start relaxing with music or book in a headset to lull outside noise, sleep as much as possible until 2hr before landing (wanted to use the restroom before the line formed). Once you land you must keep moving out in the daylight - we often take public transport from the airport as we are not likely to fall asleep. Drop bags at the hotel, a change of clothes and clean up to face the day. Keep going until at least 8 pm at the new time and then crash. We are heading to Amsterdam to play a bit and the cruising to lovely Iceland.

[@joseluismedina8590]

This was my main concern, thank you so much for this video!

[@IcelandwithaView]

You're welcome, have a great trip Jose!

[@tasakajonsr4337]

Your videos are so well done and informative. Keep them coming cause I watch your posts religiously....

[@IcelandwithaView]

Thank you so much for following along Jay! I will definitely keep up the videos :)

[@celt3067]

Great advice! Love the “get out in the sun” advice…. We will be visiting in mid December during the Solstice. 😁

[@henrysnaturephotos]

I love the fact that flights arrive super early there. I get there early on the 15th, picking up my car, and driving the Ring Road.

[@IcelandwithaView]

Yes! Still have an entire day!

[@paulczubryt8644]

So much great info on your channel. I'm going to Iceland in a couple of weeks, and this channel is helping me a lot. My flight leaves Montreal at 11 at night, and I was just planning on taking Nyquil before take off so I can sleep on the way. My brother travels all over the world and that's what he suggested. I agree though, that hydration is important on a flight; those pressurized cabins are dry af.

[@renatofernandez175]

Will be there in September!!!! Thanks for your videos.

[@DeltadronesBr]

My flight: Rio de janeiro/Madrid and Madrid/Reikjavik. Estimate of arrival at midnight. I hope the car rental company be open

[@luxuryhotelroomtours6687]

Get up at 5-6am US time, Take a flight from Boston in daytime. Lands at 10pm. Go to sleep at Iceland time 2am, which is about 9pm eastern us time. Get up at 9 or 10am Iceland time. Easy and no jet lag

[@amh424]

I’ll be traveling to Iceland next summer. I’m excited, but kinda dreading this flight over. This will be my first overnight, overseas trip, and I don’t have a lot of confidence in my ability to sleep on a plane. I did upgrade to a roomier seat on the plane and will look to go to bed earlier in the days leading up to the trip, to hopefully minimize jet lag. Maybe we’ll cross paths at some point next year? :)

[@mab3900]

Great tips for my future plane! (in covid free times)

[@glynethadavis7067]

👍🏽 Thanks I’m going to Iceland in May. Your video has been very helpful

[@emmaherron5121]

My fellow Brits don’t have to worry about jet lag when going to Iceland 😂

[@florinakollins3367]

Thank you

[@scowlingcat3870]

Good thing I live in the same timezone that Iceland is in. 🐧🐧🐧

[@rossleasure5604]

Melatonin and Emergen-C are my usual supplements. Thanks for the Vitamin D tip. Will do. We always nap for a couple hours, but perhaps this time (arriving August 14) we'll try to push through. Maybe that first afternoon would be the best time to get my tattoo done.

[@IcelandwithaView]

Ooo a tattoo what a great idea - that should keep you awake 😊

[@dferns1961]

-heading over in August and friends want to go to the Blue Lagoon right from the airport...then we have to drive to Reykjavik....is this wise??

[@christinelu7949]

I’m traveling with long haul flights two to three times a year. My tips of avoiding jetlag are similar to yours: get refresh before flights, no alcohol and caffeine before or during flights, use ear plugs and dress comfortably. I have back pain issue so I always wear my compression socks on flights also, socks are also helpful is you have to walk a lot during the trip. Once arrived at destination, just follow the Sun...if you arrive in the morning and feel really sleepy, take a shower before a 30 min. nap then wake up and have a cup of coffee.

[@dreamerweaver]

I love being off kilter. That's why I love traveling.

[@LiveLifeKey]

I arrive in February with my friends! We are superrrrrrr excited! We arrive at 4 am 😂

[@IcelandwithaView]

I hope you have the best.trip.ever!! Thanks for watching! :)

[@janswan85]

Arriving Mid March at 6am. Are the duty free stores open in the airport at that hour? Also if we wanted to go straight on a tour, since we can't check in till 3, what would you suggest while having our luggage with?

[@IcelandwithaView]

Thank you for watching! Lots new videos to come! Stick around! ;)

[@caribarnes6587]

My flight from Boston lands at 9:50pm, so we have the opposite problem -- trying to fall asleep at 11pm or so, when our bodies think it's 7pm and on top of that it's not totally dark out. Any tips?

[@michaelaguilera3965]

I’ll be doing the same first week of September this year. Gonna try to take these same tips

[@lynnjareczek7132]

What do you think about taking melatonin before the flight?

[@IcelandwithaView]

It's all up to personal preference. I prefer taking No Jet Lag. www.amazon.com/dp/B00007KUX7/?ref=exp_jeannie-lifewithaview_dp_vv_d

[@henriquefelix]

What do you recommend for the ones coming from AUSTRALIA? haha

[@patahel]

Boosting the immune system is currently a more than good idea … Coping with jetlag? I don’t get jetlag, because I’ve always jet lag without flaying halfway around the globe 😂

[@margaretfite3633]

Jeannie, if I have snacks (such as nuts and dried fruit) in my luggage, will I be able to enter Iceland with it? I know that some countries (looking at you, Australia) are very restrictive about bringing food products.

[@tasakajonsr4337]

Margaret Fite when are you planning on going to Iceland....I'm planning on exploring but I don't wanna go solo. Looking for people to explore with...self guided.

[@TheFunnyCamGuy]

I know tsa wont even let you get food through the gates.

[@ckidso]

Good question

[@joedirte8355]

According to the customs website for Iceland you can bring in 3 kilos of food with you as long as it isnt any kind of dairy.

[@IcelandwithaView]

Joe has it right - 3kg with the exception of fruit/vegetables, or animal products. Have a great trip!

[@beautifullybroken4879]

Do one on the healthcare for nonresidents. Please

[@wade2922]

I heard eating 5 pieces of fermented shark defeats jet lag.

[@IcelandwithaView]

🤣🤣🤣 Sounds about right!

[@beachdweller3378]

You avoid jet lag when landing in Iceland by simply landing in Iceland. Lol.

[@beautifullybroken4879]

I want to hire her.

[@IcelandwithaView]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jimgoebel5348]

Lost me at recommending anything homeo-pathetic. There's absolutely no medicine in homeo-pathetic products.