Crossing time zones into Moscow (SVO) 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
Hydration, light meals and gentle movement ease the adjustment to the region time zones during a Moscow layover.
- 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 SVO.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in Moscow?
Very much. A short transfer from SVO and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.