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    "orig": {
      "code": "FUK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fukuoka",
      "fullCity": "Fukuoka, Japan",
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      "code": "KMQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Komatsu",
      "fullCity": "Komatsu, Japan",
      "airport": "Komatsu Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "The flight from Fukuoka to Komatsu is about 390 miles. The typical nonstop flight time is 1 hour 25 minutes, and the return leg takes 1 hour 35 minutes. The difference is due to prevailing winds.",
        "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 Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Yes, ANA (NH) flies non-stop from Fukuoka to Komatsu with 35 weekly flights — five daily departures at 07:20, 10:15, 11:05, 14:15, and 17:45, every day of the week. The flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Komatsu Airport is about 4.2 km (2.6 mi) west-southwest of Komatsu Station, and scheduled buses are the main ground transport option, with direct services to Komatsu Station in about 15 minutes, Kanazawa Station in about 40 minutes, and Fukui Station in about an hour. The airport is also located near the Hokuriku Expressway, so taxis and rental cars are practical for road access, though no ride-share or rail link directly serves the terminal. The bus to Komatsu Station is the fastest and most-used way to reach the city center.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Airport",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T20:07:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Station",
            "title": "Komatsu Station",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T18:26:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanazawa_Station",
            "title": "Kanazawa Station",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T05:45:07Z"
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Fukuoka to Komatsu. A connecting itinerary exists where the long leg is an overnight red‑eye: Japan Airlines departs Fukuoka at 21:00 and arrives at Tokyo Haneda at 22:45 the same night, then connects onward to Komatsu after an 8h25m layover.",
        "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 Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "ANA operates a nonstop service from Fukuoka to Komatsu with 35 weekly flights, offering multiple departures daily at 07:20, 10:15, 11:05, 14:15, and 17:45. No other carriers fly this route nonstop, though connecting options may be available through other Japanese airlines.",
        "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 Fukuoka and Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Osaka Itami. These domestic hubs offer frequent onward flights, short connection times and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive on this all‑Japan route."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "April to May and October to November offer mild temperatures, comfortable humidity, and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "For this domestic Japan flight, bring government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or My Number card, a payment method for baggage, and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Komatsu has only one airport, Komatsu Airport, which serves the city and the wider Hokuriku region with domestic flights and limited international services."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Fukuoka Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fukuoka, the fastest and most popular way to reach Fukuoka Airport is the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line, which connects Hakata Station to the domestic terminal in about ten minutes. For the international terminal, you can take a scheduled bus from Hakata Station or the Tenjin area, or use the free inter-terminal shuttle from the domestic terminal/subway station. Taxis and ride-share services are available and offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost, while driving and parking at the airport is possible but generally more expensive than public transit.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Fukuoka-Kitakyushu",
            "title": "Transport in Fukuoka-Kitakyushu",
            "time_published": "2026-07-31T04:20:01Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-09-14T07:28:53Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-31T13:46:59Z"
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            "title": "Fukuoka Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-23T04:29:52Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Komatsu airport?",
        "answer": "Komatsu Airport has no directly connected hotel or on-site sleeping facility. Sleeping options at the airport are limited. Nearby hotels are located in Kanazawa or Komatsu city, not at the airport itself.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/komatsu-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport Reviews (KMQ)",
            "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/komatsu-airport/sky-lounge-hakusan-kmq.htm",
            "title": "Sky Lounge Hakusan | Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-12-06T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/kmqku-four-points-flex-kanazawa/overview/",
            "title": "Kanazawa Hotels | Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kanazawa",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ishikawa/qkwhi/hoteldetail/rooms",
            "title": "Kanazawa-shi Hotel Rooms | Holiday Inn=ANA Kanazawa Sky Pictures & Amenities",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Airport",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T20:07:59Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Komatsu Airport?",
        "answer": "Komatsu Airport has a single passenger terminal building serving domestic and international flights. The available information does not specifically confirm currency exchange offices, prayer rooms or chapels, or free Wi‑Fi at the terminal. For those amenities, travelers may need to check with the airport or airline directly.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Airport",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T20:07:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu,_Ishikawa",
            "title": "Komatsu, Ishikawa",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T08:13:47Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanazawa_Station",
            "title": "Kanazawa Station",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T05:45:07Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fukuoka and Komatsu airports?",
        "answer": "Fukuoka Airport offers mobility assistance and accessible facilities in both its domestic and international terminals, with wheelchair support available upon request to your airline or the airport information desk, ideally at least 48 hours before departure. Komatsu Airport similarly provides barrier-free access and assistance services, though specific children's play areas are not prominently listed at either airport; families traveling with young children should contact the airport or airline in advance to confirm available facilities and arrange any needed support.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-23T04:29:52Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-03-23T01:34:38Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_station_(FUK)",
            "title": "Fukuoka Airport Station - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-23T00:20:08Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-03-23T01:34:38Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T20:07:59Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "On the Fukuoka to Komatsu route, All Nippon Airways (ANA) operates the flights using De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. These are the only aircraft types listed for this route, as ANA is the sole carrier providing nonstop service between the two cities.",
        "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 Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways (ANA) operates nonstop flights from Fukuoka to Komatsu with 35 weekly departures. ANA is a member of Star Alliance, so that is the only alliance serving this route nonstop. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no other carriers operate nonstop on this city pair.",
        "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 Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "When departing from Fukuoka, the best lounge options are the Lounge Fukuoka in the International Terminal and the Korean Air Lounge, also in the international terminal. Lounge Fukuoka is open daily from 07:00 to 21:15, offers complimentary alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, flight monitors, and conference facilities at an additional charge, with a maximum stay of 3 hours. The Korean Air Lounge operates from 08:00 to 15:00. Access to Lounge Fukuoka is available to passengers departing on international flights, and children under 2 are admitted free with an adult.",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/japan/fukuoka-itazuke-air-base",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag. Standard economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fukuoka to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route, you'll typically find Economy seating only; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by carrier; flexible fares and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while discounted tickets often do not."
      }
    }
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