Solo traveler gives tips on how to safely sleep in the airport if you really need to: ‘This is my very improvised solution’

While sleeping at an airport is less than ideal, one creator is providing tips on how to make doing so as safe and comfortable as possible — if it comes to that.

Sabina Trojanova (@girlvsglobe), a seasoned solo traveler, posted a video on TikTok about “how to sleep at the airport” if it really becomes necessary. Trojanova was on her way to Mexico when her flight was delayed for 10 hours.

“Ideally, I would have gone through security already, but that just wasn’t possible because of timing. So this is our second-best scenario,” she says in her Oct. 13 video. Airside, she says, is not only safer, but it typically has more seating, lounges and food.

For more in-depth information, she recommends Sleeping in Airports, a website dedicated to information on the best and worst airports to sleep in, which airports have cots and more.

The website was created in 1996 by Donna McSherry, a former Canadian travel agent who, in 1994, found herself sleeping in airports while traveling to Ireland, Northern Ireland and Switzerland.

“Some airports close for the night, and people will be asked to leave the building,” McSherry told Matador Network of varying airport restrictions. “In that case, people will be left to wait outside the terminal or in nearby bus shelters — even in the winter, if they don’t have a backup plan, which is something we always strongly recommend people have.”

First, Trojanova emphasizes the importance of wearing a comfortable, layered outfit. She suggests packing a blanket, if space allows, because it can be used during the flight as well.

Sleeping near other people, especially if you have yet to go through security, is important, says Trojanova, “because there’s safety in numbers.” Remain as vigilant as possible and be sure to secure your luggage while sleeping to avoid any risk of it getting stolen.

“So this is my very improvised solution. This kind of seating is not ideal because of the armrests, but there is one position that allows you to sleep,” she says before lying on her stomach with her luggage interconnected. “Wish me luck, and good night.”

According to Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a sleep scientist and assistant professor in medicine at Harvard Medical School, if you have trouble getting shut-eye at the airport, consider meditating.

“Meditation can assist with the stress that ensues from travel,” she told Condé Nast Traveler. “Download an application on your smartphone or computer to learn meditation and relaxation strategies. Or simply close your eyes and start to clench muscle groups as you breathe in, and exhale as you release. Move from your toes, to your calves/quads, and up to your shoulders.”

Other creators have taken to Trojanova’s comment section to reveal their own experiences sleeping at airports.

TikTok user @lightsoutmoon shared, “I usually find a corner (still near people) and then sleep using my luggage as a pillow.”

“I’ve slept in O’Hare twice and Atlanta once. It’s not great, but you do what you can,” @sambottko commented.

“Always carry a plushie or neck pillow. I do this on long-distance bus travels too,” @zarinaholmes recommended.

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