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