Choose your seat deliberately, dress in layers, drink water and skip alcohol, walk every two hours, download entertainment in advance, bring your own snacks, and plan sleep around the destination's clock. Compression socks help on flights over eight hours.
Before: pick the seat (window to sleep, aisle to move), download shows and podcasts, charge everything, pack a small in-seat kit (earbuds, mask, earplugs, lip balm, toothbrush, snacks, a refillable bottle).
During: set your watch to destination time, drink water hourly, walk and stretch every two hours, use compression socks on flights over eight hours to reduce swelling and clot risk, and time meals and sleep to where you’re going.
Comfort: layers (cabins run cold), a scarf that doubles as a blanket, slip-on shoes.
Connections: pick a good layover airport — Singapore, Doha, Incheon and Hong Kong make a one-stop routing a rest, not a chore.
Related questions
How do I sleep on a plane in economy?
Pick a window seat away from galleys and lavatories, board rested not exhausted, use a neck pillow that supports the chin, an eye mask and earplugs, skip alcohol and heavy meals, and sleep on the destination's schedule. Full answer →
How do I get over jet lag fast?
Shift toward the destination's clock before you fly, get daylight at the right time on arrival, stay awake until a normal local bedtime, use caffeine only in the morning, and go easy on alcohol on the plane. Expect about one day of recovery per 1–2 time zones. Full answer →
Which seat is best on a plane?
Window to sleep, aisle to move, exit row for legroom (if you're able-bodied and don't need under-seat storage), front of the cabin to deplane fast. Avoid the last row, seats by lavatories and galleys, and 'misaligned' windows — check a seat map first. Full answer →
Airline, airport and government rules change without notice. Treat this as a starting point and confirm with the airline or authority for your specific trip. Request a correction if something is out of date.