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