Sleeping while traveling: how to get some shut-eye on a plane with a travel pillow

Tips on how to get a good night's sleep while traveling. A travel pillow, sleep mask, and simple rituals will help you get some shut-eye even on a plane.

How to get a good night's sleep on the road

A night flight, sleeping on a train, a long bus ride—and an important meeting the next day. Sound familiar? The good news is that sleeping while traveling can be much more comfortable if you prepare for it.

Create your “sleep zone” anywhere

Light

Bright lighting on an airplane or at a train station makes it difficult to fall asleep. A thick sleep mask for traveling completely blocks out light and helps the brain switch to night mode even during the day.

Noise

Children, engines, announcements—all of these prevent the brain from entering deep sleep stages. Earplugs or headphones with white noise + a sleep mask—the basic set for those who want to get some sleep on the road.

Why a travel pillow is a must-have for every trip

Falling asleep while sitting is unnatural for our bodies. Without support, the head constantly “falls,” the neck muscles tense up, and you wake up in pain.

Travel pillow:

• supports the head and neck;
• reduces muscle tension;
• helps you fall asleep faster and sleep longer.

Models with front fastenings or U-shaped pillows with dense but soft filling are particularly effective.

Small exercises – big difference

Even the best pillow cannot replace movement:

• every 60–90 minutes, get up and walk around the cabin (if possible);
• do a few head tilts, shoulder rotations, and light stretches;
• drink enough water—it is important for your blood vessels and overall well-being.

Minimize factors that steal sleep

• heavy meals before flying;
• excessive caffeine intake;
• alcohol “to relax” – it disrupts sleep patterns, even if it makes it easier to fall asleep.

Our travel sleep kit

In the travel sleep category, we have collected everything you need to get a good night's sleep in any conditions:

• anatomical travel pillows;
• compact neck massagers;
• soft sleep masks with adjustable fit.

With this set, even a long flight feels less like torture and more like a chance to relax a little.