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    "Key": "US-NG",
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      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
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      "code": "NG",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Nigeria"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which U.S. cities can I fly from to reach Nigeria?",
        "answer": "From the United States to Nigeria, you can fly nonstop from Atlanta, Houston, New York JFK, and Washington Dulles to Lagos with Delta, United, and Air Peace. Additional one-stop options from cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas connect through European hubs such as London, Paris, or Frankfurt, or via Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines. Travellers choose departure airports based on proximity, nonstop availability, and fare competitiveness, with New York often offering the most frequent and varied connections."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Which airports in Nigeria are the best to fly into?",
        "answer": "Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos is the primary gateway for flights from the US, offering the most direct and one-stop options. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the capital, also receives US connections, often via European hubs, and provides good domestic links to the north. Port Harcourt International Airport serves the oil-rich Niger Delta region, with connections typically through Lagos or European cities. Lagos is the main hub for onward domestic and regional West African flights, while Abuja offers convenient access to central and northern Nigeria."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "How long is the flight to Nigeria?",
        "answer": "From New York or Atlanta to Lagos, non-stop flights take about 10 to 11 hours eastbound and 11 to 12 hours westbound. One-stop routes via European or Middle Eastern hubs often take 14 to 18 hours total."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights to Nigeria?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from the United States to Nigeria are available. Delta operates non-stop from Atlanta to Lagos, and United flies non-stop from Washington Dulles to Lagos. Flight time is roughly 11 to 12 hours. Other options with one stop include connections via European or Middle Eastern hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which U.S. airports are usually cheapest for flying to Nigeria?",
        "answer": "New York JFK and Washington Dulles typically offer the best fares and most direct options from the United States to Nigeria, as they host major carriers like Delta and United serving Lagos and Abuja. Houston also sees competitive prices due to strong demand, while travellers from smaller cities will often find it cheaper to connect through one of these hubs first."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to Nigeria?",
        "answer": "Delta flies nonstop from Atlanta to Lagos. United, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines offer one-stop routes."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel to Nigeria?",
        "answer": "United States citizens need a visa to visit Nigeria for tourism. An eVisa is required, obtained online before travel, and it permits a stay of up to 30 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Nigeria",
            "title": "Visa policy of Nigeria",
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      "q10": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within Nigeria after I arrive?",
        "answer": "Domestic flights connect major Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt. Arriving in Lagos or Abuja gives the best access to onward flights nationwide. Trains and buses serve some routes but are less reliable for long distances."
      }
    }
  }
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