Reset Your Body Clock

Adjust your body clock by shifting your routine forward or backward—depending on where you’re traveling—two to three days before your flight. You don’t need to completely switch to your destination’s time zone, but it helps to slowly adjust your sleep so that your circadian rhythm isn’t totally out of whack upon arrival.

De-Stress

Get all your affairs in order as far in advance as you can to avoid stress right before your flight. Stress can have a substantial impact on your sleep and make it more difficult to relax once you’re in the air.

Dress Comfortably

It can be tempting to wear business attire if you’re heading straight to a meeting, but for a truly restful flight, wear loose, soft, breathable clothing and shoes that slip off easily, and pack any necessary change of clothes with you in a carry-on.

Book Your Seat Wisely

When making reservations, avoid seats in the back of the plane or in busy areas close to lavatories. It’s easier to feel bumps and turbulence in the back of the plane, and it’s nearly impossible to get shut-eye with constant foot traffic. Pick your perfect seat at SeatGuru, which offers advice and facts on seats on every type of plane.

Avoid Red-Eye Flights

Overnight flights might seem like they maximize efficiency, but red-eyes often lead to mid-day energy crashes. Take a flight that lands midday when you travel east and a flight that lands in the morning when you travel west.