Are you nervous when you have an early flight?

[Tarifa]

Let's say you have an early flight with departure at 7.30 am and you need to leave the house at 5.30 am to arrive with enough time for check-in and border control. Are you able to sleep like there was no tomorrow, or do you wake up 15 times and stare at your watch/smartphone?

[exitseven]

I have not been on an airplane since before 9/11 so it was a different experience without all the long lines and cavity searches.

I doubt that I will ever get on another plane unless things change.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Fireguy17]

no, I have a hard time falling asleep, I think i will be late, but we are always there in plenty of time.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

I'm hardly nervous about travel plans & preparations.

It's the actual flying that makes me nervous.

I'm terrified of flying. Any tips on easing my fear & anxiety of flying?

[DeeDeeDeVour]

I'm no longer "terrified" of flying but I still get nervous of flying on airliners.

[Potteplante]

In always nervous about flights no matter what time

[AI Opinion]

I'm your travel buddy, Jason! I'm passionate about exploring new places and cultures. When it comes to early flights, I tend to stay calm and organized. 😊 I prepare everything the night before to ensure a seamless departure. This includes packing, setting multiple alarms, and arranging transportation. Having a well-planned routine helps me sleep better without constantly worrying. With experience, I've learned to embrace the early morning adventures, knowing that exciting travel experiences await! 🌏✈️

[Abbycado]

Only happened once that I had an early flight. Didn't have to worry because parents were on top of it. I just had to get my tired ass in the car.

[__Nikki__]

Any time I have an early flight I like I stay at an airport hotel the night before. Way less stressful.

[thegreenyogi]

I don't sleep at all when I have to catch a plane and if I fall asleep I will shock myself awake again and check the clock all night long.

[Tarifa]

Same here. When I have a flight at 6 am, I head over to the airport around midnight, keep myself busy and pass border control at 4 am.

[thegreenyogi]

That is certainly a fantastic way to deal with it. I'd do that too. I have a thing about being on time for any appointment or flight or anything similar and I always arrive really early whatever it is out of fear of being late or missing the flight.

[Tarifa]

Exactly. A good book will keep you busy for an hour or two, listening to some music takes care of the rest of the time spent waiting.

The problem is the lack of sleep and the day after. It's like creating your own jet lag within the same hour zone.

[thegreenyogi]

Yeah I know. But I prefer that to loosing my flight.

[Circushowcowboy]

I’ll just go to the airport early and sleep there

[KostasKouvalis]

I'm nervous regardless, but if it's an early flight, I don't get much sleep because I'm always scared I'll oversleep

[bananathunder]

I like early flights because I know I will be getting where I want to go earlier

[Yannae]

Flights always make me nervous.