Jet lag is cumulative, and a poor layover in Edinburgh shows up sectors later. Aircrew Travel plans Edinburgh around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in Edinburgh
Strategic naps beat one long, mistimed sleep when crews stage through Edinburgh 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 EDI.
- Get daylight at the right local time in Edinburgh
- 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 Edinburgh layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to EDI.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in Edinburgh?
Very much. A short transfer from EDI and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.