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    "Key": "ICN-HND",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ICN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Seoul",
      "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea",
      "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "HND",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tokyo",
      "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan",
      "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Seoul to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "The flight from Seoul to Tokyo covers about 750 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. The return leg from Tokyo to Seoul is longer at 2 hours and 40 minutes, a difference of 20 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 Seoul to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct non-stop flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). Three airlines operate the route: Korean Air (KE), Asiana Airlines (OZ), and Peach Aviation (MM) — all run daily, offering a combined 35 weekly flights. Korean Air departs around 8:30–8:40 PM, Asiana around 9:10–9:30 PM, and Peach at 10:35 PM, with each flight taking about 2 hours 20 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 Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport is served by two rail options, the Keikyu Line and the Tokyo Monorail, along with extensive airport bus service to Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and other parts of the Kanto region. The Tokyo Monorail has operated between Haneda and central Tokyo since 1964 and is a popular choice, while the Keikyu Line offers fast direct train access to Shinagawa and the city center. Airport buses provide convenient door-to-door service to many hotels and districts across the metropolitan area. Taxis and car rentals are also available, though rail and bus are generally preferred for their reliability and lower cost. Most travelers use the train or monorail for the quickest and most frequent connection to central Tokyo.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.cab.mlit.go.jp/tcab/airport/list/haneda/congestion.html",
            "title": "東京国際空港内道路の混雑緩和について - 国土交通省 東京航空局"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Access_Line",
            "title": "Haneda Airport Access Line",
            "time_published": "2026-07-10T00:59:36Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-06T08:15:43Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Seoul to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Tokyo (HND). Asiana (OZ) operates two daily red-eyes departing at 21:10 and 21:30, and Peach (MM) operates one at 22:35. These departures are late evening and, on this short route, arrive the same night before midnight — not the next morning.",
        "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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Seoul and Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Direct flights are fastest, but if you need a connection, common layover cities include Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital, and Taipei Taoyuan. These hubs offer broad Asian connections, efficient transfer processes, and often visa‑free transit for short stays."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Late September to November offers mild autumn weather, colorful foliage, and fewer tourists than the spring cherry blossom peak."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Seoul to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, any required visa or Japan eVisa, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any necessary vaccination or health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Haneda is closest to central Tokyo, ideal for business and domestic connections. Narita is farther out but handles more long‑haul international flights and low‑cost carriers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Incheon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Seoul, the Airport Railroad Express (AREX) train is the fastest and most popular way to reach Incheon International Airport, while the limousine bus offers convenient direct service from many neighborhoods and costs slightly less. Taxis are widely available with a base fare and possible surcharges for late-night travel, and ride-share services like Kakao T operate similarly. Driving yourself is possible with on-site parking, though it is generally the least convenient option for most travelers.",
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            "url": "https://www.airport.kr/ap_en/1514/subview.do",
            "title": "International Incheon Airport"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?",
        "answer": "Yes, Tokyo Haneda Airport has several hotels directly connected to its terminals. The Royal Park Hotel The Haneda is directly connected to Terminal 3, with both landside rooms and airside transit rooms, and there is also an in-terminal transit hotel called The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit located airside near Boarding Gate 114. Other on-site options include First Cabin Tokyo Haneda, a capsule hotel on the arrivals level of Terminal 1, and Haneda Excel Hotel at Terminal 2, along with Hotel Villa Fontaine Premier and Grand Haneda connected to Terminal 3 by covered walkways. Day rooms and sleep cabins are also available.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/transit/index.html",
            "title": "Transit Hotel - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Building - Hotel in Tokyo"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-haneda-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:31Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/the/tokyohaneda/transit",
            "title": "トランジットホテル -【公式】ザ ロイヤルパークホテル 東京羽田 - 羽田空港第3ターミナルビル内 - 東京のホテル",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tokyo_haneda.htm",
            "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-01-07T17:08:35Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Haneda Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Haneda Airport provides free Wi‑Fi throughout its terminals, including Terminal 3 (the international terminal) and Terminal 2, with connectivity available in both departure and arrival areas. Currency exchange offices are available in Terminal 3, including in the departure lobby and arrival lobby, and in Terminal 2 near the international departure area. Prayer rooms are located in Terminal 3 on the departure floor, offering a quiet space for reflection.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/index.html",
            "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.",
            "time_published": "2025-12-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/business/airport/",
            "title": "By Airport｜Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.",
            "time_published": "2002-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-06T08:15:43Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Seoul and Tokyo airports?",
        "answer": "At Incheon, travelers with reduced mobility can use priority lanes, designated disabled parking and drop-off zones, help phones, a free wheelchair lift between long-term parking and the terminal, and an electric vehicle and wheelchair transportation service from 7:00 to 22:00. At Haneda, airport concierges patrol the terminals to assist passengers who need help, and free shuttle buses run between Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the International Passenger Terminal. To arrange mobility assistance through your airline, request it at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1435/subview.do",
            "title": "International Incheon Airport",
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            "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1562/subview.do",
            "title": "International Incheon Airport"
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            "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1478/subview.do",
            "title": "International Incheon Airport",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/sustainability/social/relief_and_safety/03/index.html",
            "title": "Facility and Service Information｜Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.",
            "time_published": "2002-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Terminal_2_Station",
            "title": "Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T02:47:22Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html",
            "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism",
            "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Seoul to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Korean Air operates the most flights on this route, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Asiana Airlines flies Airbus A330-300s, while Peach Aviation operates Airbus A320 family aircraft.",
        "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 Seoul?",
        "answer": "When departing from Seoul Incheon, you have several lounge options across both terminals: the Korean Air Lounge, Sky Hub Lounges (including West, East, and Concourse locations), Matina Lounges (East and West), and Asiana Business Class Lounges (East, Central, and West). The Korean Air Lounge offers lounge dining, refreshments, showers, tea/coffee/beverages, and internet access. The Sky Hub Lounge provides air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic drinks, conference facilities, disabled access, and a maximum 5-hour stay, with no smoking and no children admitted.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.qantas.com/vn/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/icn/Korean%2520Air%2520Lounge.html",
            "title": "Airport lounge locations | Qantas"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/incheon-international",
            "title": "Incheon International Airport ICN Lounges - ICN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z"
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/asia/seoul-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "Seoul Incheon (ICN) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/incheon-international/icn14-sky-hub-lounge",
            "title": "Sky Hub Lounge ICN AIRPORT Terminal 2 Incheon International | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ICN",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Seoul to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "On Seoul–Tokyo flights, Basic Economy fares may exclude checked baggage. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins allow two checked bags and larger carry‑ons."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Seoul to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "On this short route, Economy and Business class are standard; flat-bed seats appear on select widebody flights, while Premium Economy is uncommon."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
      }
    }
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