The best and worst airports for red-eye flights from a travel expert

• Travel expert Gilbert Ott shared his favorite and least favorite airports for red-eye flights.
• Ott stresses the importance of sleeping on the plane and arriving refreshed.
• He emphasizes the role of restful lounges, healthy food and ease of transit in airports.

Flying overnight can be ideal for those trying to save time while traveling long-haul — assuming you can sleep in and arrive feeling refreshed, Gilbert Ott told Business Insider.

And he would know—the travel expert who flies an average of 200,000 miles a year has had his fair share of red-eye flying experiences.

“People shouldn’t hate red-eye – I think it can be really cool,” he said. – But you don’t want to look weak.