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      "code": "HIJ",
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      "city": "Hiroshima",
      "fullCity": "Hiroshima, Japan",
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      "code": "SEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Seoul",
      "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea",
      "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "The flight from Hiroshima to Seoul covers about 420 miles. Nonstop service on Jeju Air takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes eastbound, while the return leg averages 2 hours 10 minutes 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 Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Yes, Jeju Air (7C) flies non‑stop from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) twice daily — one departure at 10:30 and another at 14:10 — every day of the week. The flight is about 1 hour 45 minutes outbound and roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on the return. Jeju Air is the only carrier offering non‑stop service on this route.",
        "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 Seoul?",
        "answer": "From Incheon International Airport, the fastest and most-used option into Seoul is the Airport Railroad (AREX) express train, which connects directly to Seoul Station. Limousine buses offer a comfortable alternative with direct service to major hotels and districts, costing around 17,000 KRW for a direct Seoul route. Taxis are readily available with a base fare of 4,800 KRW for Seoul, though they become more expensive with night surcharges of 20–40% between 22:00 and 04:00. Ride-share services are not widely used, and car rentals are available but generally impractical for city-center travel given Seoul's excellent public transit.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "No overnight red-eye flights are available from Hiroshima to Seoul — 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.",
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Jeju Air flies nonstop between Hiroshima and Seoul Incheon, with 14 weekly flights operating daily. Departures leave Hiroshima at 10:30 AM and 2:10 PM.",
        "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 Hiroshima and Seoul?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Tokyo (Narita or Haneda), Fukuoka, Osaka (Kansai), and Busan (Gimhae). Tokyo offers the most frequent connections and efficient transfers, while Fukuoka and Osaka provide shorter flight segments and quick domestic-to-international transitions. Busan can be a competitive option with visa-free transit for many nationalities and a compact, easy-to-navigate airport."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Seoul?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to October offer mild temperatures, low rainfall, and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay, a K‑ETA or visa if required, proof of onward travel, payment for bags and any vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Seoul?",
        "answer": "Seoul has two airports. Incheon is the primary international gateway, located 48 km west of central Seoul, serving most full‑service airlines and alliances. Gimpo is much closer to downtown, handling mainly domestic flights and some regional services to China and Japan, often on low‑cost carriers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hiroshima Intl from the city center?",
        "answer": "The most straightforward way to reach Hiroshima Airport from the city center is the airport limousine bus, which runs from the downtown Hiroshima Bus Terminal in about 53 minutes, though traffic can cause delays. Buses also connect from Hiroshima Station in roughly 45 minutes, and there is no direct rail link since the airport lacks a railway station. Taxis and private driving are possible via the nearby San'yō Expressway, but the limousine bus is the most popular and cost-effective option for most travelers.",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T11:32:59Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T03:17:27Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Seoul airport?",
        "answer": "Incheon International Airport, which serves Seoul, has several on-site sleeping options, including the Incheon Airport Transit Hotel in both Terminal 1 (airside, 4th floor, near Gate 11) and Terminal 2 (airside, opposite Gate 251), plus Darakhyu Capsule Hotels in the public areas of both terminals. These transit hotels are only for travelers transiting between international flights and offer rooms in six-hour blocks or standard 24 hours. Several nearby hotels with free shuttle service are also available.",
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            "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/en/t1/about/Introduction.jsp",
            "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel",
            "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z"
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            "title": "Seoul Incheon Airport Guide (ICN) - Sleeping in Airports",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Incheon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Incheon International Airport (ICN), which serves Seoul, offers free Wi-Fi throughout its terminals for all passengers. Currency exchange offices are available in both passenger terminals, including locations near the arrivals and departures areas. Prayer rooms are provided in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, including a multi-faith prayer room near Gate 25 in Terminal 1 and a chapel near Gate 121 in Terminal 2.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Hiroshima and Seoul airports?",
        "answer": "At Seoul's Incheon International Airport, travelers with reduced mobility can use a priority departure lane, designated disabled parking and drop-off zones near the terminal entrances, help-phone hotlines to the information desk, and free electric-vehicle or wheelchair transport between the parking areas and terminal, with wheelchair service available by calling 1577-2600 in advance or asking at an on-site desk. For flights from Hiroshima to Seoul, arrange mobility assistance through your airline at least 48 hours before departure so wheelchair or medical support is ready on both ends of the journey.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima%20Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Heliport",
            "title": "Hiroshima Heliport",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "On flights from Hiroshima to Seoul, Jeju Air primarily operates Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with the Boeing 737 family also listed. This is the only carrier shown serving the route nonstop.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Hiroshima?",
        "answer": "Hiroshima Airport has a domestic lounge called Yamanami Villa located on the third floor after domestic security, open from 6:45 AM to 8:40 PM, with one free guest for American Express cardholders and additional guests at ¥1,320 (¥660 for children). There is also a Business Lounge Momiji in the domestic departures area near the JAL counter, offering Wi-Fi, TV, flight information, printing, and a smoking room. The international area has one shared airport lounge, while the domestic side has separate JAL and ANA airline lounges.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/ja-jp/benefits/travel/airport-lounge/hiroshima",
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/zh-CN/lounges/japan/hiroshima",
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          {
            "url": "https://singaporeair.com/en-pl/flights-to-hiroshima",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Hiroshima–Seoul flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets usually restrict or exclude checked baggage, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Flights from Hiroshima to Seoul usually offer Economy and may include Premium Economy on select airlines; flat-bed Business class is uncommon on this short route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets on carriers like Asiana or Korean Air typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while lower fare classes often do not."
      }
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