Long flights are part of almost every overseas trip from Australia. Europe, the Americas and much of Asia sit several time zones away. That means many travellers land feeling foggy, wide awake at 3am and ready for bed at lunchtime. This is jet lag, and it can take the shine off the first days of a holiday.

The good news is that a little planning can soften it. You cannot stop jet lag completely, but you can help your body clock catch up faster. This guide covers what causes it and what tends to help. It draws on advice from Australian government health services.

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