Layover Luxuries: Airport Hacks for a Mini-Vacation Experience

12. Use Layovers to Reset Your Body and Mind for the Next Flight

Start by hydrating with electrolyte-rich drinks—airplane cabins are notoriously dry, and drinking enough water (or even coconut water) will help prevent fatigue and headaches. If the airport has a spa or wellness lounge, book a quick jet-lag massage, facial, or foot reflexology session. Even a 10-minute chair massage in an express spa can help improve circulation and relieve tension from sitting for too long. For a quick movement break, check if the airport has a walking trail, yoga room, or fitness area. Some, like San Francisco (SFO) and Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW), offer free yoga spaces, while Singapore Changi (SIN) has a rooftop swimming pool where you can stretch and refresh. If no designated fitness area exists, walk briskly around the terminals or find an open space to do gentle stretches. The goal is to re-energize your body so that you board your next flight feeling refreshed, rather than stiff and sluggish.