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    "Key": "BLR-DEL",
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      "code": "BLR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bengaluru",
      "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India",
      "airport": "Kempegowda Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "DEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Delhi",
      "fullCity": "Delhi, India",
      "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "The flight from Bengaluru to Delhi is about 1,063 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 2 hours and 55 minutes, with a similar duration in the return direction.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of non‑stop flights from Bengaluru (BLR) to Delhi (DEL) — five airlines (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air) together operate around 421 weekly departures, all daily. Flights leave at all hours from early morning until late at night, including overnight red‑eyes on IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, with a typical flight time of about 2 hours 55 minutes. The most common aircraft are Airbus A321s and A320neos, though a few Boeing 787‑8s and 737s also appear.",
        "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. 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. 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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Delhi?",
        "answer": "From Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, the fastest and most popular option to the city center is the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line, which reaches New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes. Prepaid taxis and app-based ride shares like Uber and Ola are widely available and offer door-to-door convenience, though travel time varies with traffic. Air-conditioned DTC buses serve many routes at a lower cost but are slower. Car rentals are an option but less common for city transfers. The metro is the most used choice for its speed and reliability.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation",
            "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Delhi",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-07T13:07:46Z"
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        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights operate from Bengaluru (BLR) to Delhi (DEL). IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet all run late‑evening nonstop red‑eyes, with departures typically between 9:00 PM and 11:45 PM. These flights land in Delhi the same night, generally before midnight, given the roughly 2.5‑hour flight time.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "IndiGo and Air India dominate the Bengaluru to Delhi route with 196 and 189 weekly nonstop flights respectively, operating daily across a wide range of departure times. SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air also fly nonstop, each with 8 to 14 weekly flights. Typical median fares are not provided in the schedule data for these carriers.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Bengaluru and Delhi?",
        "answer": "Bengaluru to Delhi is a domestic route with frequent non‑stop flights, so connections are generally unnecessary. If you do need a layover, common hubs include Mumbai and Hyderabad, offering efficient transfers and broad domestic connections."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Delhi?",
        "answer": "October to March offers pleasant temperatures and clear skies, avoiding the summer heat and monsoon humidity."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "For domestic travel within India, carry a valid government-issued photo ID such as an Aadhaar card, passport, or driver's license. No visa or travel authorization is needed, and vaccination certificates are not required. Bring a payment method for baggage fees and keep your booking confirmation handy."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Delhi?",
        "answer": "Delhi has only one commercial airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport. It handles all domestic and international flights and is located about 16 km southwest of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Kempegowda Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Kempegowda International Airport is about 35 km north of downtown Bengaluru, with buses, trains, taxis, and ride‑share available. The airport‑run Vayu Vajra air‑conditioned bus service is the most popular public option, covering key city points affordably, while ride‑share and taxis offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost. A suburban train halt (KIAD) connects to the city centre via a free shuttle to the terminal, though service is limited to six days a week. Driving and parking are possible, but the trip can take over an hour in traffic; taxis and ride‑share are generally the fastest.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport",
            "title": "Kempegowda International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-25T14:42:29Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda%20International%20Airport%20halt%20railway%20station",
            "title": "Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T13:12:02Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/178",
            "title": "Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru | Ministry of Civil Aviation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T11:04:08Z"
          },
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            "url": "http://www.civilaviation.gov.in/ministry-documents/proforma/order-sample-part-4",
            "title": "Order Sample Part 4 | Ministry of Civil Aviation",
            "time_published": "2025-11-11T12:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport_halt_railway_station",
            "title": "Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station",
            "time_published": "2026-07-02T12:43:15Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Delhi airport?",
        "answer": "Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 has a transit hotel and sleep pods inside the terminal, while the nearby Aerocity district offers several full-service hotels connected by a short shuttle. The on-site Holiday Inn Express is located at Terminal 3 and does not require a shuttle for transit passengers, though landside visitors may need to exit and re-clear security. No dedicated sleeping facilities are available in Terminals 1 or 2, but the Aerocity hotels serve all terminals via complimentary shuttles.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-delhi-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-01T17:37:09Z"
          },
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/delhi.htm",
            "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T19:27:41Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/tr/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi Uluslararası Havalimanı, Yeni Delhi yakınındaki oteller: all.accor.com ile rezervasyon yapın",
            "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/id/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html",
            "title": "Hotel di dekat Bandara Internasional Indira Gandhi, NEW DELHI: pesan dengan all.accor.com",
            "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/india/new-delhi/activities/new_delhi_airport_to_hotels_drop_private_transfers-X66OFJ",
            "title": "New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers",
            "time_published": "2026-02-25T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) offers currency exchange and banking services, prayer rooms, and Wi‑Fi access. These amenities are available across terminals, with money exchange counters and banking facilities near check‑in and arrivals, prayer rooms beyond security, and free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal buildings.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page",
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            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation",
            "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_1_IGI_Airport_metro_station",
            "title": "Terminal 1 IGI Airport metro station",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-18T09:52:43Z"
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            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/passenger-guide/airport-facilities-services",
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "On the Bengaluru to Delhi route, the most common aircraft are the Airbus A321-100 and the Airbus A320-200 Neo, with the A321-100 appearing on the majority of flights operated by IndiGo and Air India. Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 737 also appear occasionally, along with some unspecified types, so the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on many of these aircraft.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "On the Bengaluru–Delhi route, the only global alliance represented is Star Alliance through Air India. IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air also operate nonstop flights but belong to no global alliance.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "When departing from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, you'll find several lounge options across Terminals 1 and 2. For domestic travelers, the 080 Domestic Lounge is available in both Terminal 1 (airside) and Terminal 2 (airside), while the BLR Domestic Lounge is also in Terminal 1 airside. International passengers in Terminal 2 can access the 080 International Lounge after security, which offers showers, workstations, and complimentary food and drinks (alcohol for those 21+). There's also a T1 Lounge (Kerbside) in Terminal 1, open 24/7 with air conditioning, standard alcoholic drinks for an extra fee, and a 3-hour maximum stay. Access to these lounges is typically available through Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or eligible business/first class tickets, though specific entry requirements can vary.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BLR",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BLR",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Kempegowda International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international",
            "title": "Kempegowda International Airport BLR Lounges - BLR Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international/blr10-080-international-lounge",
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            "url": "https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_BE/destinations/lounges/bengaluru-bangalore-blr/080-blr-international-lounge.html",
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          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Bengaluru–Delhi flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy fares are restrictive and often exclude checked baggage, while standard economy usually includes 15–25 kg of checked luggage and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher limits."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Flights from Bengaluru to Delhi typically offer Economy and Business class, with Premium Economy available on select full‑service carriers. Flat‑bed seats in Business are common on wide‑body aircraft, while narrow‑body flights may have recliner seats."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and business‑class tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares rarely do."
      }
    }
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}