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