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    "Key": "CNX-DAD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CNX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Chiang Mai",
      "fullCity": "Chiang Mai, Thailand",
      "airport": "Chiang Mai Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "DAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Da Nang",
      "fullCity": "Da Nang, Vietnam",
      "airport": "Da Nang Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Chiang Mai to Da Nang?",
        "answer": "There are no scheduled nonstop flights from Chiang Mai to Da Nang, so the journey requires a connection. The distance between the two cities is about 640 miles, and a typical one-stop trip takes roughly 4 to 6 hours total travel time, depending on the layover.",
        "methodology": "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.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Chiang Mai to Da Nang?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Chiang Mai to Da Nang, but connecting overnight itineraries are available. One option on Scoot (TR) departs Chiang Mai at 21:30 and lands in Singapore at 01:40, then connects onward to Da Nang after a long layover. Another on Jeju Air (7C) departs at 23:00 and arrives at Seoul Incheon at 06:30 before continuing to Da Nang.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Chiang Mai to Da Nang?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Chiang Mai and Da Nang; the route is operated with one-stop connections. The most frequent connecting carriers are Thai VietJet Air via Bangkok (about 22 daily flights), Thai AirAsia via Bangkok–Don Mueang (about 11 daily), and Vietnam Airlines via Bangkok (up to 14 daily flights, often on a mix of Thai VietJet or Bangkok Airways first leg). Other one-stop options appear less frequently, including Scoot via Singapore, Jeju Air via Seoul–Incheon, and Emirates via Bangkok. Per-carrier median fares are not available for this route.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Chiang Mai and Da Nang?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Chiang Mai and Da Nang include Bangkok and Hanoi. Bangkok offers frequent connections and efficient transit at Suvarnabhumi Airport, while Hanoi provides a short onward flight and visa-free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Da Nang?",
        "answer": "February to May offers sunny skies, warm temperatures, and minimal rainfall, with fewer tourists than the peak summer months."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Chiang Mai to Da Nang?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a visa or e-visa for Vietnam unless exempt, proof of onward travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Da Nang?",
        "answer": "Da Nang has only one airport, Da Nang International Airport, which is just 3 km from the city centre and serves all flights."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Da Nang airport?",
        "answer": "Da Nang Airport has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods, and both terminals close nightly from roughly 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, so overnight stays inside are not possible. Nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee, providing the closest sleeping option for travelers on a layover.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/da-nang-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Da Nang Airport Guide (DAD) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/da-nang-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Da Nang Airport Reviews (DAD)",
            "time_published": "2023-01-20T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/vietnam/da-nang/activities/da_nang_hotel_to_da_nang_airport_private_transfer_or_vice_versa-XHTAJB",
            "title": "Da Nang Hotel to DA NANG AIRPORT Private Transfer Or Vice versa",
            "time_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/vietnam/da-nang/activities/da_nang_airport_to_da_nang_hotel_by_private_transfer-XMTGLQ?property=DADNN",
            "title": "DA NANG AIRPORT to Da Nang Hotel by Private Transfer",
            "time_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da%20Nang%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Da Nang International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T06:38:50Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en&id=com.frugalflyer.airport.dad",
            "title": "Da Nang Airport (DAD) Info - Apps on Google Play",
            "time_published": "2025-10-28T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Da Nang Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Da Nang International Airport offers currency exchange services and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange counters and ATMs are located in both the international and domestic terminals, primarily in the arrival halls and departure areas. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal buildings. Information about dedicated prayer rooms or chapels is not specified in the available details.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da%20Nang%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-28T19:09:48Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da%20Nang%20Air%20Base",
            "title": "Da Nang Air Base",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:07:38Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_terminal",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Chiang Mai to Da Nang?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Chiang Mai and Da Nang, so all flights connect. On a typical day, the most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Boeing 737 (operated by VietJet Air via Bangkok), the Airbus A321-100 (Vietnam Airlines via Bangkok), and the Airbus A320-100 (Thai AirAsia via Don Mueang), with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 777-300ER also appearing on some itineraries. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and the shorter connecting legs are flown by a mix of Boeing 737s, Airbus A320-family jets, and A321s. On many of these regional narrow-body aircraft, Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available but not guaranteed on every flight.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Chiang Mai?",
        "answer": "In the domestic terminal of Chiang Mai Airport, you'll find the Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge near Gate 3 on the 2nd floor, offering premium food, Wi-Fi, and a non-smoking environment with a 2.5-hour stay limit. The Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge is also landside in the domestic departures area, providing air conditioning, drinks, Wi-Fi, and flight information during limited morning, midday, and evening windows. For a pay-per-use option, The Coral Executive Lounge operates in both the domestic and international terminals, accessible to all passengers regardless of airline or class.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CNX",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Chiang Mai International Airport | Amex DE",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CNX/Thai-Airways-Royal-Orchid-Lounge---Up2jkDHfuD",
            "title": "Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge at Chiang Mai International Airport | Amex DE",
            "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/en-GB/lounges/thailand/chiang-mai-intl/cnx2-bangkok-airways-boutique-lounge",
            "title": "Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge CNX AIRPORT Domestic Terminal Chiang Mai Intl | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/thailand/chiang-mai-intl/cnx2-bangkok-airways-boutique-lounge",
            "title": "Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge CNX AIRPORT Domestic Terminal Chiang Mai Intl | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/at/en/o-d/cy-cy/innsbruck-chiang-mai",
            "title": "Flight from Innsbruck to Chiang Mai (INN-CNX) | Lufthansa",
            "time_published": "2023-11-10T00:00:00Z"
          }
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Chiang Mai to Da Nang?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance between Chiang Mai and Da Nang depends on the airline and your fare type. Basic economy tickets are often restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on. Always verify with your airline before flying."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Chiang Mai to Da Nang?",
        "answer": "Flights from Chiang Mai to Da Nang typically offer Economy only, as the route is served by narrow‑body aircraft without Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business class."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same-day changes or standby, while low-cost carriers and basic fares usually do not."
      }
    }
  }
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