Crossing time zones into Delhi (DEL) takes a toll — recovery has to be deliberate. Aircrew Travel plans Delhi around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in Delhi
Getting daylight at the right local time helps shift the body clock after landing at DEL. A dark, cool room does the rest.
Hydration, food and movement
Avoiding heavy late meals and alcohol protects the quality of sleep before the next duty out of DEL.
- Get daylight at the right local time in Delhi
- 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 Delhi layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to DEL.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in Delhi?
Very much. A short transfer from DEL and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.