Best ways to sleep on a plane

[mella2007]

I never drink on planes...my routine is fairly boring

Eat
A movie
Sleeping tablet
Eye Mask

 

[JessicaTam]

The absolute best thing you can do to be able to sleep on a plane is retire.
When working full time there was no way i could do it-melatonin,valerian,champagne,a bottle of port-not even 5 minutes of sleep.Since retiring I can hop on a MCY-SYD flight,do up my seat belt and the next thing I am aware of is the Captain announcing descent into SYD.

I am working on that one... a few more years yet.

 

[JohnK]

Condition yourself so that when you board an aircraft you are relaxed and able to fall asleep. It also may help if you are somewhat tired. And yes alcohol or some sort of relaxant may also assist.

I have slept through entire flights and I cannot remember afterwards what had happened. I have also fallen asleep on SYD-BNE and vv flights just before takeoff, instictively woken up for meal service, and then fallen asleep again until descent.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

I just tend to enjoy the perks of flying J, and leave catching up on sleep after I arrive.

I fly long haul on holidays, and so for me it is just all part of the holiday experience.

 

[k3nnis]

I don't sleep and suffer the consequences on arrival

 

[Mal Ware]

Melatonin, taken at the bedtime for the new time zone.

I use this, its great. Does not give you a groggy feeling when you wake up, I buy it from the States 5mg tablets.

 

[ozmille]

The absolute best thing you can do to be able to sleep on a plane is retire.
When working full time there was no way i could do it-melatonin,valerian,champagne,a bottle of port-not even 5 minutes of sleep.Since retiring I can hop on a MCY-SYD flight,do up my seat belt and the next thing I am aware of is the Captain announcing descent into SYD.

I wish that was close by but I reckon I will have to work at least another 37 years :-|

 

[Foreigner]

Comfortable clothing and empty pockets. Plus, eye mask on longer flights, saving me pain from open window shades and lights.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I use this, its great. Does not give you a groggy feeling when you wake up, I buy it from the States 5mg tablets.

Agree 5mg is about the right strength for me as well.

There is 3mg and 10mg, both short and long acting.

 

[samiam]

A couple of champagnes
A meal service with a red and a movie
Set clock to destination time
3-6 mg Melatonin
Wake up as wheels hit ground...

... works well for MEL-SYD

 

[Fantic125]

A bit more difficult for sleeping in long-haul Y, but on the way over copious amounts of alcohol in the lounge prior to departure. + water bottle.

On the way home, copious amounts of alcohol in the lounge prior to departure. + water bottle.

Ear plugs & eyemask also help.

 

[samh004]

A big glass of Baileys generally helps me along

 

[straitman]

Melatonin, taken at the bedtime for the new time zone.

I use this, its great. Does not give you a groggy feeling when you wake up, I buy it from the States 5mg tablets.

Just be aware that Melatonin does not do this for everyone. For some people (me) it has the opposite effect :!:

 

[drron]

Just be aware that Melatonin does not do this for everyone. For some people (me) it has the opposite effect :!:

+1............

 

[simongr]

I struggle to stay awake on planes...

Usual routine for long haul int'l:

Champagne on entry to lounge
Sauv Blanc with entree
Red with "meal"
Red just for the heck of it

Pre-take-off chamapgne (unless flying CX unless they are serving the Billecart Salmon Rose)
Wake up in time for the pre-dinner drinks (one of the reasons I take 2nd row of J so I have a chance to be woken up by the crew before the drinks option passes)
Wine with dinner - asleep by dessert.

 

[Pollywaffle]

Just be aware that Melatonin does not do this for everyone. For some people (me) it has the opposite effect :!:

Yes, me too.

 

[QF1]

I make sure that within 24 hours before of a flight I work out longer than usual and it works fantastic for me.

 

[zig]

Just be aware that Melatonin does not do this for everyone. For some people (me) it has the opposite effect :!:

It is hit or miss for me. Sometimes I sleep like a baby, other times it has no effect at all. When it does work for me I sleep very heavily and for a long time, for this reason I have never taken it on board. Whilst I would like to get some sleep, I also want to be easily rouseable if needed.

 

[Mal Ware]

Just be aware that Melatonin does not do this for everyone. For some people (me) it has the opposite effect :!:

What kind of effect does it have on you?

It is hit or miss for me. Sometimes I sleep like a baby, other times it has no effect at all. When it does work for me I sleep very heavily and for a long time, for this reason I have never taken it on board. Whilst I would like to get some sleep, I also want to be easily rouseable if needed.

I find I can go into a deep sleep but if I need to can wake up instantly.

I guess to each there own, if it works then go for it. Has to be better than alcohol as it is something that occurs naturally in the body.

Melatonin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Deleted member]

I tend to snore. Not fun for others around me ( just ask Mrs GPH) anyway I bought a device called "Ripsnore" last week, have been using it but not sure how it's working. Has anyone had any experience with this or similar?
It's like a mouth guard .
I am finding a side effect is dry mouth.