The best and worst airports to have a red-eye flight, according to a travel expert who flies 200,000 miles a year

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

Flying through the night can be ideal for those trying to save time while traveling long distances — assuming you can sleep and arrive feeling refreshed, Gilbert Ott told Business Insider.

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

“People shouldn’t hate on red-eyes — I think they can be really cool,” he said. “But you don’t want to show up haggard.”