Crossing time zones into Riga (RIX) takes a toll — recovery has to be deliberate. Aircrew Travel plans Riga around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in Riga
Getting daylight at the right local time helps shift the body clock after landing at RIX. A dark, cool room does the rest.
Hydration, food and movement
Avoiding heavy late meals and alcohol protects the quality of sleep before the next duty out of RIX.
- Get daylight at the right local time in Riga
- 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 Riga layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to RIX.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in Riga?
Very much. A short transfer from RIX and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.