If it were possible to sleep soundly in a seated position, we’d probably do it more often. For many jetsetters, long flights combined with uncomfortable seats and noisy neighbors makes travel one long, sleepless experience.

The situation gets even worse when your travel companion is snoozing away, mocking you and your sleeplessness. And if you’re able to finally get comfortable and fall asleep, that’s inevitably when someone needs to get past you to go to the restroom or a person seated near you starts belly-laughing at the in-flight entertainment.

In a new article on Travel, we talked with sleep experts and frequent fliers to gather their best advice for sleeping on a plane. For example, over-the-counter medication may help some sleepless travelers, even though it could make you groggy upon arrival. Another tip is to consider bringing along eye masks and earplugs or noise-canceling headphones, which are essential to help block out light and sound. And finally, with the inconsistent temperatures on airplanes, it’s a good idea to wear various layers of clothing that you can take on and off as you get hot or cold.

What are your tips for getting a good flight’s sleep? Share your advice and experiences in the comments section.