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  "response": {
    "Key": "CMH-KTM",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CMH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio",
      "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KTM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kathmandu",
      "fullCity": "Kathmandu, Nepal",
      "airport": "Tribhuvan Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Columbus to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Columbus, Ohio and Kathmandu, Nepal, so the trip requires at least one connection. The distance is about 7,700 miles, and a typical total journey with one layover takes approximately 20 to 26 hours depending on the routing and stopover duration.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "From Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), prepaid taxis are the most reliable and widely used option to reach central Kathmandu, taking about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-sharing services like Pathao and inDrive operate in the city and can be booked via mobile apps, though availability at the airport may be less consistent than taxis. There is no direct mass transit rail link, but local buses and microbuses serve routes near the airport gate for budget travelers, though they can be crowded and confusing for first-time visitors. Car rentals with or without a driver are available through local agencies, but self-driving is not recommended due to chaotic traffic conditions. The prepaid taxi counter inside the terminal is the fastest and most straightforward option for most arrivals.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Qatar Airways KTM Terminal - Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-06-21T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/lion-air/lion-air-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Lion Air KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-07-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_Airways_Flight_221",
            "title": "Kuwait Airways Flight 221",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T09:07:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kuwait_Airways_destinations",
            "title": "List of Kuwait Airways destinations",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T05:56:26Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/saurya-airlines/saurya-airlines-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Saurya Airlines KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-06-26T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "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."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Columbus to Kathmandu bottom out around $430 in late September. The cheapest months overall are September, October, and February, with averages of $434, $445, and $453 respectively. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $572.",
        "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Columbus to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "For flights from Columbus to Kathmandu, the best fares are typically found when booking 4–7 weeks before departure, with the lowest prices around 35 days out at roughly $351. Booking much earlier (150+ days) often costs notably more, and summer or holiday periods usually push the optimal window a bit earlier than the standard range.",
        "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "booking_timing"
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Columbus to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Columbus to Kathmandu — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg operate 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"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Columbus and Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Doha, Istanbul, and Dubai, which offer efficient connections and visa‑free transit for many nationalities, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "October to November and March to April provide clear skies, mild temperatures, and fewer tourists than peak trekking seasons."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Columbus to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months with a Nepali visa or approval for visa on arrival, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Tribhuvan International Airport is the only airport serving Kathmandu. It handles all international and domestic flights and is located about 6 km east of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John Glenn Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Columbus, the fastest and most popular option is a taxi or ride‑share (Uber or Lyft), which takes about 15–20 minutes and is moderately priced. The COTA AirConnect bus runs every 30 minutes from the Convention Center and downtown transit terminal to the airport in about 25 minutes, offering the lowest cost. Taxis are available 24/7 at metered rates, and driving yourself means taking I‑670 east to the airport, with several on‑site parking garages and lots available.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/",
            "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport?oldid=751470363",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2016-11-25T22:19:25Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/",
            "title": "Transfer to/from - Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2020-03-26T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMH",
            "title": "CMH",
            "time_published": "2025-02-22T13:51:45Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Airport",
            "title": "Columbus Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-10-23T19:10:27Z"
          }
        ],
        "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 Kathmandu airport?",
        "answer": "Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) closes nightly from about 12:30 AM to 6:30 AM, and sleeping overnight inside the terminal is not permitted. The airport has no on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Several nearby hotels offer shuttle service for uninterrupted rest.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/kathmandu-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Kathmandu Airport Guide (KTM) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:58Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/mideast/kuwait.htm",
            "title": "Kuwait City Airport Guide (KWI) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:15:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/lion-air/lion-air-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Lion Air KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-07-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Qatar Airways KTM Terminal - Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-06-21T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/nepal/kathmandu/activities/private_car_transfer_from_kathmandu_airport_to_hotels_in_kathmandu-XIKWAM",
            "title": "Private car transfer from Kathmandu Airport to hotels in Kathmandu",
            "time_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/malaysia-airlines/malaysia-airlines-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Malaysia Airlines KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-03-05T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "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 Tribhuvan Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) offers Wi‑Fi access and a variety of shops and eateries. The available information does not specifically confirm the presence of currency exchange offices or prayer rooms at KTM, though the terminal does provide ATMs and cash‑related services. Amenities are located in the main passenger terminals, primarily Terminal 1 and the International Terminal.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Qatar Airways KTM Terminal - Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-06-21T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/malaysia-airlines/malaysia-airlines-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Malaysia Airlines KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-03-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_International_Airport",
            "title": "Kuwait International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-21T05:58:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_Airways_Flight_221",
            "title": "Kuwait Airways Flight 221",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T09:07:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/lion-air/lion-air-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Lion Air KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-07-11T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "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."
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Columbus?",
        "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) features the Escape Lounge in Concourse B, a widely known independent lounge open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Access is available to Priority Pass members, American Express Platinum Card holders, and travelers holding a day pass, which can be purchased online or at the door. The lounge offers a quiet space to relax with complimentary snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating. There are no airline-branded lounges such as Delta Sky Club, United Club, or American Admirals Club at this airport.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CMH",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Amex US",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/",
            "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-hk/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CMH",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Amex HK",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:17:28Z"
          }
        ],
        "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 Columbus to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Columbus to Kathmandu depends on the airlines and fare class. Basic economy tickets are the most restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically include one free checked bag. A carry‑on bag is usually included in most fare types except the most basic options."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Columbus to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Typical cabin options from Columbus to Kathmandu include Economy and flat‑bed Business class across multiple airlines; Premium Economy is available on select connecting itineraries."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive fares do not."
      }
    }
  }
}