What can I drink to fall asleep on a plane?

It can be tempting to load up on caffeine or alcohol to pass the time while in the air—but avoiding the temptation will help keep you hydrated and make it a whole lot easier to fall asleep when it's time for lights out. It's better to drink herbal tea to achieve a soothing effect and sleep better on the plane.



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Diphenhydramine, the same antihistamine found in Benadryl, will likely put you to sleep, though you may pay the price once you land. “It makes us feel really groggy when we wake up, and it can make us feel really hungover,” Das says.

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The Cost of Airport Sleeping Pods Go Sleep Pods, another well-known option, has an average price range of 10 to 15 USD per hour. Snooze Cube provides single and double cubes at an average cost of 18-20 EUR + VAT per hour and 24-28 EUR + VAT per hour, respectively.

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As for taking sleeping pills on a plane, Oexman does not advise it. With pills like Ambien, people may find themselves sleepwalking or acting erratically with no knowledge. However, melatonin pills — especially for travelers crossing multiple time zones — could be a helpful aid.

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7 Ways To Stay Awake During A Flight
  1. Watch a movie marathon. ...
  2. Direct the airco nozzle towards your face. ...
  3. Ask your neighbours to keep you awake. ...
  4. Try to break your high score. ...
  5. Drink lots of coffee (and water) ...
  6. Take a short walk. ...
  7. Guess the price of duty-free items in the Holland Herald.


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I recommend melatonin as a natural supplement to my patients with flight-related anxiety. Melatonin induces sleep and adjusts your circadian clock to help you function better when you reach your destination.

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These drugs are usually taken shortly before a flight. They include: Anti-anxiety medication, such as diazepam (Valium) or alprazolam (Xanax). Motion sickness medication, such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine).

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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. However, this should only be done for flights longer than 6 hours, as this is how long it takes melatonin to leave your system.

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Melatonin gummies on a plane You can bring gummy melatonin on a plane in hand luggage or checked luggage, and again there's no limit on how much you can travel with.

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Prepare before the flight: Take 5 mg of melatonin, wake up earlier, and get bright light exposure. Day of the flight: take 5 mg of melatonin at 6 p.m. After the flight: take 5 mg at bedtime until adapted, and get 30 minutes of outdoor exercise to help speed up the process.

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Consider On-Site Hotels and Sleep Pods It's not uncommon to find popular chains such as Hilton, Sheraton and Hyatt inside airports around the world. In some cases, inside means the hotel is actually inside the terminal, bypassing the inconvenience of going through customs and/or security.

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In many airports, the answer is yes. However, there are airports that close at night and other airports that simply do not permit/like airport sleepers and are openly hostile. We suggest you visit the airport guide for the airport you are inquiring about.

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Take melatonin 20 to 30 minutes before sleep (for eastward travel, melatonin can also be taken en route, 30 minutes prior to the target bedtime at your destination. It doesn't need to be taken en route for westward travel).

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