{"response": {"Key": "ATL-MDE", "orig": {"code": "ATL", "type": "airport", "city": "Atlanta", "fullCity": "Atlanta, Georgia", "airport": "Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "faq": {"q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Atlanta to Medellín. The shortest connecting itineraries route through Panama City (PTY) on Copa Airlines, taking about 6 hours 45 minutes total, or through Bogotá (BOG) on Delta/LATAM, taking about 8 hours. Other one-stop options include connections via Miami, New York, Fort Lauderdale, or Houston on a mix of American, Avianca, JetBlue, and United.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule"]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "April, May, and September are the cheapest months to fly from Atlanta to Medellín, with average fares around $400–$430. The most expensive times are December, January, and July, when average prices climb to $550–$730.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "For flights from Atlanta to Medellín, booking 7 to 10 weeks ahead typically yields the best fares, averaging around $518. The lowest prices appear about 60 days out at $511, while booking too early (180 days) can cost over $660. During peak summer and holiday periods, it's wise to book closer to the 10-week mark to secure better rates.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "No red-eye flights are available from Atlanta to Medellín — neither nonstop nor as connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg. The schedule shows no late-evening departures that would qualify as a red-eye on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Atlanta to Medellín. Common one-stop routings include Copa Airlines via Panama City (around 7 flights daily), Delta via Bogotá (about 5 daily), and American via Miami (roughly 3 daily). Other connecting options appear on Avianca via New York JFK or Fort Lauderdale, United via Houston, and JetBlue via Fort Lauderdale, each with 2–3 daily flights. Typical per-carrier fares are not provided in the schedule data.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Atlanta and Medellín?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City, and Bogotá. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer numerous daily flights from Atlanta and onward connections to Medellín, often with efficient transfer times. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport serves as a major hub for Copa Airlines with smooth connections across the Americas. Bogotá provides the most frequent domestic connections to Medellín, though it may involve a slightly longer total journey. All these hubs allow U.S. citizens visa‑free transit."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Medellín?", "answer": "December to March and July to August offer drier skies and pleasant temperatures, with fewer crowds outside major holidays."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, complete the free Check-Mig form before travel, and carry proof of onward or return travel. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for stays up to 90 days, but have a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Medellín?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport, about 45 minutes from downtown, handles all international and most domestic flights. Olaya Herrera Airport serves regional and short‑haul domestic routes and is close to the city centre."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from downtown is the MARTA train, with direct Red and Gold line service from Five Points station to the airport terminal in about 20 minutes. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft and taxis are also widely available and take roughly the same time outside of heavy traffic, though they cost significantly more than the train. Shared‑ride shuttle vans serve the airport from downtown for a flat per‑person fare of around $16.50, and driving yourself is an option with both domestic and international parking on‑site, though traffic can cause delays.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://atl.com/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation - The official website of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.atl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-HJ_plane_Red-1000-180x180.jpg", "time_published": "2025-08-22T21:08:34Z"}, {"url": "https://www.atl.com/maps-3/", "title": "Terminal Maps - The official website of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.atl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-HJ_plane_Red-1000-180x180.jpg", "time_published": "2022-01-25T20:26:21Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport%20station%20%28MARTA%29", "title": "Airport station (MARTA)", "time_published": "2026-03-29T17:37:22Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_station_(MARTA)", "title": "Airport station (MARTA)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-05T09:05:51Z"}, {"url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=ATL&p=1", "title": "Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Medellín airport?", "answer": "Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminal. However, several nearby hotels are located just a short shuttle ride away, with some offering complimentary airport transfers. For a guaranteed place to rest, booking one of these nearby properties is recommended, as the airport itself lacks dedicated sleeping facilities.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/medellin-jose-maria-cordova-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Guide (MDE) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-06-27T18:01:09Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medell%C3%ADn_private_transfer_jos%C3%A9_mar%C3%ADa_c%C3%B3rdova_airport-XM1Y6T?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellín Private Transfer: José María Córdova Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medellin_private_transfer_from_medellin_airport-XBH85X?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellin private transfer from Medellin airport", "time_published": "2026-01-22T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) offers currency exchange and banking services, with money exchange counters and banks available inside the terminal. Prayer rooms or chapels are not explicitly mentioned in available descriptions of the airport's facilities. Free Wi‑Fi is not confirmed—while many international airports provide it, no specific information about complimentary Wi‑Fi was found for MDE.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medellín_Airport", "title": "Medellín Airport", "time_published": "2019-12-29T10:16:27Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Atlanta and Medellín, so all flights connect. On a typical day the most common long-leg aircraft are the Boeing 737-800 (via Panama City on Copa), the Boeing 767-300 and 757 (via Bogotá on Delta), the Airbus A320-100 (via Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue and Avianca, or via New York on Avianca), and the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Miami on American or Houston on United). The exact aircraft varies by day and airline, and shorter connecting legs often use 737s, A320-family, or A220 jets. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the actual offering depends on the carrier and specific tail.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft", "route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Atlanta?", "answer": "At Hartsfield-Jackson, you have several solid lounge choices. Delta operates nine Sky Clubs across Concourses A, B, C, D, E, F, and T, accessible with a same-day Delta One or SkyTeam Premium ticket, Delta Sky Club membership, or select Amex cards; the newest one at Gate D18 is the largest in Atlanta, with over 500 seats and Southern-inspired cuisine. The Centurion Lounge in Concourse E is available to Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders and features a full bar and locally inspired dishes. The Club ATL in Concourse F welcomes Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day-pass guests, while Minute Suites in Concourses B, E, and F offer private sleep pods and workspaces available to Priority Pass members or for a fee.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ATL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/atlanta-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Hartsfield Atlanta (ATL) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/atlanta-ga-international", "title": "Hartsfield–jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL Lounges - ATL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/ATL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/atlanta-ga-international/atl11-minute-suites", "title": "Hartsfield–jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL Lounges - ATL Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag but may include a carry-on, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Always confirm with your airline before travel."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Atlanta to Medellín?", "answer": "Flights from Atlanta to Medellín typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class. Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium cabins often allowing same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."}}}}