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    "Key": "CBO-MNL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CBO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cotabato",
      "fullCity": "Cotabato, Philippines",
      "airport": "Awang Airport"
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      "code": "MNL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Manila",
      "fullCity": "Manila, Philippines",
      "airport": "Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cotabato to Manila?",
        "answer": "The flight from Cotabato to Manila is about 550 miles and typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes nonstop. The return flight from Manila to Cotabato also takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, with no meaningful difference between directions.",
        "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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Manila?",
        "answer": "At Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), taxis, ride‑sharing (Grab), and car rentals are available. Metered taxis and Grab are the most common ways into the city; Grab is generally preferred for its fixed pricing and reliability, while yellow airport taxis are a faster but more expensive kerbside option. Public mass transit isn’t directly connected to the terminals, though a shuttle bus links to the LRT/MRT network. The trip to central Manila or Makati takes 30–60 minutes depending on traffic, and Grab or a taxi is the most used choice for door‑to‑door convenience.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-20T19:20:05Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_the_Greater_Manila_Area",
            "title": "List of airports in the Greater Manila Area",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-05-13T05:46:19Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.miaa.gov.ph/index.php/bids-and-awards/bid-bulletins/bid-bulletin-no-2023-11-ninoy-aquino-international-airport-public-private-partnership-project-naia-ppp-project",
            "title": "Bid Bulletin No. 2023-11 - Ninoy Aquino International Airport Public-Private Partnership Project (NAIA PPP) Project",
            "time_published": "2023-11-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "http://www.miaa.gov.ph/index.php/bids-and-awards/bid-bulletins/bid-bulletin-no-2023-02-ninoy-aquino-international-airport-public-private-partnership-project-naia-ppp-project",
            "title": "Bid Bulletin No. 2023-02 - Ninoy Aquino International Airport Public-Private Partnership Project (NAIA PPP) Project",
            "time_published": "2023-02-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy%20Aquino%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T01:34:57Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cotabato to Manila?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Cotabato to Manila — neither as a nonstop nor as a connecting itinerary where the long leg is a red-eye.",
        "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 Cotabato to Manila?",
        "answer": "Philippine Airlines operates non‑stop flights from Cotabato to Manila, with up to 28 weekly flights departing daily at various morning times. Other carriers may also serve the route, typically via a connection, but Philippine Airlines is the sole non‑stop operator in the published schedule.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cotabato and Manila?",
        "answer": "Cotabato to Manila is often direct, so layovers are uncommon. If a connection is needed, Cebu and Davao are typical domestic hubs, offering efficient transfers and no visa requirements since the journey is entirely within the Philippines."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Manila?",
        "answer": "January to April is the dry season with pleasant temperatures and lower humidity."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cotabato to Manila?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight within the Philippines, bring a valid government-issued ID such as a passport, driver’s license, or Philippine national ID. No visa is required, but have a payment method for baggage fees and check if any health documents are needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Manila?",
        "answer": "Manila has one main airport, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which serves all commercial flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Awang Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Cotabato City center, the most common way to reach Awang Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, which takes about 15–20 minutes and is the fastest option. Tricycles and jeepneys also serve the route at lower cost but with longer travel times, while driving yourself is possible with parking available at the terminal. Taxis are generally the most popular choice for convenience and speed.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotabato_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-23T02:53:22Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2025-07-24T07:32:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Cotabato_Airport",
            "title": "Talk:Cotabato Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2024-06-05T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Manila airport?",
        "answer": "Manila Airport (MNL) does not have on-site hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals, but there are nearby hotels connected by shuttle, such as those in the Resorts World Manila complex. Some lounges in Terminal 3 offer showers that can be accessed for a fee, and a guarded sleeping area is available before security in that terminal, though overall comfort is limited.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/manila-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Manila Airport Guide (MNL) - Sleeping in Airports",
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          },
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            "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/manila/activities/private_one_way_transfer_from_manila_to_manila_airport-XJCOS4",
            "title": "Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/manila/activities/private_departure_airport_transfer_in_manila_bay_and_makati_area-X2M0SU?property=MNLSI",
            "title": "Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area",
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          },
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            "url": "https://www.airpaz.com/en/airports/ninoy-aquino-international-airport-mnl",
            "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) information - Airpaz",
            "time_published": "2026-04-14T00:00:28Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "At Ninoy Aquino International Airport, currency exchange offices are available in all terminals, with several landside and airside locations in Terminals 1 and 3. Prayer rooms or chapels are present in each terminal — for instance, Terminal 3 has a multi-faith prayer room near the international departures area, while Terminal 1 has a chapel. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the airport under the 'NAIA Free Wi-Fi' network, though speeds can vary during peak hours.",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cotabato to Manila?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cotabato to Manila are operated nonstop using Airbus A320-100 aircraft. This is the primary type on the route, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline.",
        "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 Cotabato to Manila?",
        "answer": "Philippine Airlines (PR) is the only airline operating nonstop from Cotabato to Manila, and it does not belong to any global airline alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no specific carriers appear 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cotabato?",
        "answer": "Cotabato Airport (Awang Airport) is a small domestic airport with no airline-branded lounges such as a Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge or independent lounges like Priority Pass. The terminal is basic and does not offer dedicated lounge facilities for business class or elite passengers. Travelers seeking lounge access would need to connect through a larger hub like Manila, where PAL operates a Mabuhay Lounge and other independent lounges are available.",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cotabato to Manila?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights from Cotabato to Manila, baggage policies vary by airline. Basic Economy may not include a checked bag; standard economy often includes 10 kg to 20 kg checked baggage and a carry‑on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cotabato to Manila?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cotabato to Manila are operated by narrow-body aircraft, so you will find Economy class only; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not available."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while the lowest fares rarely do."
      }
    }
  }
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