Crossing time zones into Antalya (AYT) takes a toll — recovery has to be deliberate. Aircrew Travel plans Antalya around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in Antalya
Strategic naps beat one long, mistimed sleep when crews stage through Antalya across the window of circadian low.
Hydration, food and movement
Avoiding heavy late meals and alcohol protects the quality of sleep before the next duty out of AYT.
- Get daylight at the right local time in Antalya
- Keep the room dark, cool and quiet
- Hydrate and keep late meals light
- Use short, strategic naps rather than one long sleep
Frequently asked questions
How do crews beat jet lag on a Antalya layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to AYT.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in Antalya?
Very much. A short transfer from AYT and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.