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