How do you sleep on a long flight in economy?

Our top tips for sleeping on a plane
  1. Bring your own pillow and/or blanket.
  2. Wear comfortable clothes.
  3. Use a sleep mask.
  4. Follow your usual bedtime routine as close as possible when you're on the plane.
  5. Invest in a pair of noise-canceling headphones or earplugs.




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  1. Noise canceling headphones for when watching / listening to movies / music.
  2. ear plugs if you get tired of said headphones.
  3. sleeping mask.
  4. melatonin / some other sort of sleeping pills.
  5. eat on the flight, it helps fall asleep.
  6. wear comfortable clothing; something loose.


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11 tips for surviving a long-haul flight in economy
  1. Choose your seats wisely. Don't pick your seat assignment blindly. ...
  2. Check in early. Didn't get 22A? ...
  3. Get comfortable. ...
  4. Dress in layers. ...
  5. Bring your own amenities. ...
  6. Drink water. ...
  7. Bring snacks. ...
  8. Take care of your skin.


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Wear loose clothing and bring a neck pillow, eye mask and noise-canceling headphones. I prefer in-ear headphones. Your risk of developing deep vein thrombosis is significantly higher on long-haul flights. Not moving for more than 10 hours can cause a deadly blood clot.

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Catching some sleep in economy class might seem like a huge challenge, but it's not impossible! Sure, you don't have a lot of space, but if you book strategically you can make the most of your economy ticket. We've got great tricks for choosing a seat, getting cozy, and drifting off.

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10 ways to make Economy feel like First Class
  1. Start with the airline. ...
  2. Take a good travel pillow. ...
  3. Elevate your legs. ...
  4. Move seats. ...
  5. Go DIY gourmet with duty-free treats. ...
  6. Invest in good headphones or earplugs. ...
  7. Choose your seats wisely before you board. ...
  8. Bring a good sleeping mask.


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Our top tips for sleeping on a plane
  1. Bring your own pillow and/or blanket.
  2. Wear comfortable clothes.
  3. Use a sleep mask.
  4. Follow your usual bedtime routine as close as possible when you're on the plane.
  5. Invest in a pair of noise-canceling headphones or earplugs.


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Take a melatonin pill. That's the hormone that our bodies use to put us to sleep naturally. Pop the pill a few hours before the flight.

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Take melatonin. Melatonin is the hormone your body naturally produces when it's getting ready to go to sleep. Taking a melatonin supplement when you first get on a flight— if traveling overnight—is a great way to ease yourself to sleep, so you wake up refreshed and rested when you land.

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How to Survive A Long-Haul Flight
  1. Workout A Day Before. ...
  2. Charge Your Electronics. ...
  3. Pick Your Seat Strategically. ...
  4. Download an Audiobook or Podcast. ...
  5. Pack Noise Cancelling Headphones. ...
  6. Bring Snacks. ...
  7. Stay Hydrated. ...
  8. Comfortable Clothes.


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Prevention. Most people don't need to worry much about clots on short flights. But if you're already at risk for clots and you plan to take a plane trip that's longer than 6 hours, you can do a few things to avoid them. Get up and walk around every 2 to 3 hours.

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While economy class flights can be significantly cheaper than the alternatives, they don't include nearly as many amenities as first class or business class round-the-world tickets. You may end up spending more because amenities like food and drink aren't included in the cost of an economy ticket.

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Why are airline seats so cramped? Armrest territorial conflicts. Some airlines have narrowed their seats to fit more passengers on a plane. That means many travelers won't be able to fit in their seats and will spill over to the armrest.

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Remember that anything over 6 hours flying time is considered long haul, but flights of longer than 10 hours are not uncommon either. One important thing to remember is to keep your seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected turbulence.

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According to a review in 2022, combining data from 18 studies, the longer you travel, the greater the risk of blood clots. The authors calculated there was a 26% higher risk for every two hours of air travel, starting after four hours.

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Remember that anything over 6 hours flying time is considered long haul, but flights of longer than 10 hours are not uncommon either. One important thing to remember is to keep your seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected turbulence.

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