So we have a 6:15am flight. I’m driving, airport is about an hour away so no point staying in a nearby hotel or anything, and can’t really afford the extra cost.
Will probably have to leave home around 2am. I never really drive at night so that makes me slightly nervous although this shouldn’t be too much of an issue as roads will be quiet and I’ll have sat nav.
The main issue is that I’m not going to be able to sleep and will be knackered by 2am. I’m quite worried.
I suppose if I’m super organised and everything is completely packed in the car and ready to go I could probably get a couple of hours. Although the organised part is unlikely as I’ll have been at work all day. By the time the kids fall asleep ect I’d have to get up again at 1ish.
Any suggestions? Does this sound safe?
AIBU?
To be worried about driving with no sleep
Imustbemad00 · 24/02/2019 23:02
I did this a few months ago, just myself and DD were travelling. Due to my bad planning I was working the night before departure until 10pm!!
I got home at 11pm, loaded mine and DD’s luggage into the car, had a coffee and painted my nails, before just relaxing on the sofa for an hour or so. I then got washed and changed, woke DD and made sure she was up, dressed and organised. Made a coffee for the journey and we left a bit after 2am.
Stayed awake on the journey as DD talked non stop all the way to the airport. Roads were incredibly quiet which was lovely. It wasn’t the most fun I’ve ever had but managed ok. We just sat and relaxed once we were checked in and through security etc. Good luck 
Where are you flying to and which airport?
Aiming to get to the airport at 3 for a 6.15 flight sounds too early to me, especially when minutes of sleep are so precious...
If this was me I would get everything packed the night before, bags of clothes for kids to wear travelling to hand in the car and picnic breakfast things.
Wake up at 2, drink coffee, quick shower, bundle kids into car. Eat apple ( good wake up food I find, always have one to hand on long/late journeys)
Leave home at 2.30
Arrive airport car park 3.30
In departures easily by 4, giving masses of time for flight, get kids dressed just before check in so can stuff pjs in the suitcase.
(Tbh, I always cut flights fine, would probably leave a bit later
)
You'll be fine op, have a great holiday!!
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@Imustbemad00 I get what you mean OP, aside from feeling tired at that time I'm sure you'll most likely be stressed too about getting there on time/checking in etc.
I can assure you the roads will definitely not be busy at those hours and it'll 99.9% be smooth sailing for you so don't worry about the driving at night aspect.
Maybe look at it as an adventure instead? Get yourself and your family (not sure who you're going with!) excited and that usually helps with the tiredness for me.
How long is the flight? Where are you going? Are you able to sleep on the plane?
Maybe next time if poss go for a 10/11am flight- it's so much less stressful and you get a full nights sleep before the early morning ones just aren't worth it IMO!
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