Jet lag genuinely hits harder on longer trips across multiple time zones, but a few adjustments can shorten the recovery.
By Vacation Intel
Adjust Your Sleep Schedule Before You Go
Shifting your sleep and wake times by an hour or so each day in the days before departure genuinely eases the transition once you land.
Get Sunlight at the Right Times
Sunlight exposure genuinely helps reset your body clock — seek it out in the morning if you’re trying to shift earlier, or in the evening if shifting later.
Stay Hydrated on the Flight
Cabin air is genuinely dehydrating, and dehydration makes jet lag symptoms feel worse — drink water regularly and limit alcohol and caffeine during the flight.
Switch to Local Time Immediately
Eating, sleeping and staying active according to your destination’s local time from the moment you land genuinely speeds up adjustment compared to fighting the new schedule.
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