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    "Key": "DMK-KBV",
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      "city": "Bangkok",
      "fullCity": "Bangkok, Thailand",
      "airport": "Don Mueang Intl Airport"
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      "code": "KBV",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Krabi",
      "fullCity": "Krabi, Thailand",
      "airport": "Krabi Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "The flight from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport to Krabi covers about 420 miles and typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes nonstop. The return flight is also about 1 hour 25 minutes, so there is 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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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and Nok Air all fly nonstop from Bangkok Don Mueang to Krabi every day, with a combined 171 weekly flights. The flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, with Thai AirAsia offering the most frequencies — up to 17 departures a day. Aircraft used include Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A320 family jets.",
        "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. 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. 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Krabi?",
        "answer": "Krabi Airport does not have a rail link or mass transit; the main ground transportation options are taxis, shared minivans, and rental cars or scooters booked through counters at the terminal. Taxis are the most used and fastest way to reach Krabi Town or Ao Nang, taking about 15–20 minutes to the city center, while shared minivans are cheaper but slower with multiple stops. Ride-share apps like Grab operate in the area but pickups are sometimes restricted to a designated zone, and car rentals give flexibility for exploring beaches and nearby attractions.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T07:23:30Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2007-01-15T00:00:00Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Bangkok (DMK) to Krabi. One connecting itinerary exists whose long leg is an overnight red-eye: a Singapore Airlines flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Singapore (SIN) departing at 21:15 and arriving at 00:35 in the early hours, with a lengthy layover before continuing to Krabi on Scoot.",
        "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 Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Thai AirAsia (FD), Thai Lion Air (SL), and Nok Air (DD) operate non‑stop flights from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Krabi (KBV). Thai AirAsia runs the most frequent service with 129 weekly flights, followed by Thai Lion Air at 28 weekly flights and Nok Air at 14 weekly flights. All three carriers operate daily departures, with flights spread throughout the day from early morning to evening.",
        "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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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Krabi?",
        "answer": "November to March offers dry, sunny weather with lower humidity and calmer seas."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Thailand, bring a valid Thai national ID or passport, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Krabi?",
        "answer": "Krabi has only one airport, Krabi International Airport, located about 10 km from the city centre and serving all flights to the region."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Don Mueang Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Getting to Don Mueang International Airport from central Bangkok is easiest by metered taxi, which costs about 200 baht from Siam and takes 30 minutes to an hour, making it the most popular and fastest option. Public buses like No. 29 to Mo Chit BTS/MRT station are the cheapest at around 18 baht, while the airport shuttle bus runs within the airport and to Suvarnabhumi every 20–30 minutes. Ride-share services are available but generally cost more than taxis, and driving yourself means paying for parking, which is less convenient than a taxi for most travelers.",
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            "url": "https://donmueangairport.com/transportation",
            "title": "Don Mueang Airport Transportation – Don Mueang Airport Guide",
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            "title": "AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS (DMK)",
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            "title": "AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS (DMK-BKK)",
            "time_published": "2021-08-25T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Krabi airport?",
        "answer": "Krabi Airport has no directly connected or on-site hotel. Sleeping options at the airport are limited to resting on chairs or the floor in the arrivals area. Several hotels are located within a short drive, including Palmari Boutique Hotel, Numjaan Resort, and Wanarom Residence Hotel.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/krabi-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Krabi Airport Guide (KBV) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/krabi-airport-reviews.htm",
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          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/es/es/krabi/kbvab/hoteldetail/amenities",
            "title": "Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach - Internet gratis y más",
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          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/thailand/ko-lanta/activities/koh_lanta_private_transfers_to_or_from_krabi_airport_kbv-XQFOK3",
            "title": "Koh Lanta Private Transfers to or from Krabi Airport (KBV)",
            "time_published": "2026-03-16T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/thailand/krabi/activities/krabi_airport_to_any_hotel_private_transfer-XWMIDN",
            "title": "Krabi airport to any hotel Private transfer",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Bangkok and Krabi airports?",
        "answer": "Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok provides comprehensive special assistance, including wheelchair loan service at Terminal 1, Level 3, Door 6 and Terminal 2, Level 3, Door 11, with sign language interpretation kiosks at information counters, and reserved parking spaces plus accessible BMTA bus routes. Krabi International Airport is a smaller facility that opened in 1999 and serves the Krabi region. Travelers needing mobility assistance should arrange it through their airline at least 48 hours before departure on this Bangkok to Krabi route.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/SpecialAssistanceFacilitiesandServices_DMK",
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            "time_published": "2021-08-24T21:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mueang_International_Airport",
            "title": "Don Mueang International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-21T23:13:23Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://donmueangairport.com",
            "title": "Don Mueang Airport (DMK) Bangkok Thailand | Don Mueang Airport Guide",
            "favicon": "https://www.donmueangairport.com/wp-content/themes/eleven40-pro-airport/images/favicon.ico",
            "time_published": "2015-12-24T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/",
            "title": "Donmueang International Airport | DMK",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_International_Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T11:06:24Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Thai AirAsia operates the most flights on this route using Airbus A320 family aircraft, specifically the Airbus A320. Thai Lion Air flies Boeing 737 family aircraft, specifically the Boeing 737-800, and Nok Air also uses the Boeing 737-800.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "The nonstop carriers on DMK–KBV are Thai AirAsia (FD), Thai Lion Air (SL), and Nok Air (DD). Thai AirAsia is not part of any global alliance; Thai Lion Air is also unaffiliated; Nok Air is likewise independent — none of the three major global alliances (Star Alliance, oneworld, SkyTeam) have a member operating this route nonstop, though alliance carriers may offer connections via Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi (BKK).",
        "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 Bangkok?",
        "answer": "Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport offers several lounges across its two terminals, including the Travel Club Lounge, Miracle Lounge, and The Coral Executive Lounge in Terminal 1, plus Nok Air Lounge, Miracle Lounge, The Coral Forest Lounge, and another Coral Executive Lounge in Terminal 2. The Travel Club Lounge in Terminal 1 International features complimentary shower facilities until 30 June 2026, spirits and liquor, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, and flight monitors, and is accessible only to passengers departing on international flights from Terminal 1, up to 3 hours before departure. The Nok Air Lounge in Terminal 2 is open from 04:00 to 21:00, while The Coral Forest Lounge in Terminal 2 operates from 05:00 to 20:00. Other lounges in both terminals are open around the clock or during extended daytime hours.",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/don-mueang-international",
            "title": "Don Mueang International Airport DMK Lounges - DMK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy or promotional fares on this domestic route are restrictive and may exclude checked baggage. Standard fares typically include a carry‑on but may not include a checked bag; check your specific booking for details."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bangkok to Krabi?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route, flights typically offer Economy only, with no Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business class."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with greater flexibility for higher‑fare tickets and premium cabins."
      }
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