This U.S. Airport Is the Best to Fall Asleep in, According to a New Study

Los Angeles has the most sleep-friendly airport in the United States thanks to an overabundance of lounges open day and night.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which boasts 24 different lounges, was ranked as the top airport to fall asleep in in the U.S. and second-best in North America, according to a new study from cpap.com, a site that provides sleep apnea equipment. Of its many lounges, eight are specifically for international travelers. 

While LA took the top spot in the U.S., Mexico City’s Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX) was actually ranked the overall best airport for a restful experience in North America with a 19 total 24-hour food options, six massage chair areas, and 14 lounges with access to shower facilities (with four lounges that operate around the clock). 

To come up with the rankings, cpap.com looked at everything from accessibility to massage chairs and lounges to minute suites, benches without armrests, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, 24-hour food options, and more.

“It’s no secret that traveling can be a stressful endeavor, especially considering long flights and layovers,” the company wrote in a statement. “While most look forward to relaxing at their final destinations, what if the vacation could start before leaving the tarmac?”

In addition to Mexico City and LA, New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) rounded out the top five restful airports on the list.

On the other end of the spectrum was the least restful airport in North America, which went to Canada’s Fort MacKay/Firebag Aerodrome (YFI) in Alberta. The airport was considered the least sleep-friendly since it didn’t offer a single restful amenity, including no lounges. That was also the case with Bethel Airport (BET) in Bethel, Alaska, which had no rest-worthy amenities.

Beyond airports, it’s also possible to get restful sleep on a plane by choosing the right comfortable clothes, choosing your seat wisely, and sticking to your usual sleep routine. And when all else fails, travelers can try this psychologist-approved sleep skill to get some shut eye.