Crossing time zones into Gothenburg (GOT) takes a toll — recovery has to be deliberate. Aircrew Travel plans Gothenburg around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in Gothenburg
Strategic naps beat one long, mistimed sleep when crews stage through Gothenburg across the window of circadian low.
Hydration, food and movement
Hydration, light meals and gentle movement ease the adjustment to Europe time zones during a Gothenburg layover.
- Get daylight at the right local time in Gothenburg
- 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 Gothenburg layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to GOT.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in Gothenburg?
Very much. A short transfer from GOT and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.