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    "Key": "IWK-TYO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "IWK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Iwakuni",
      "fullCity": "Iwakuni, Japan",
      "airport": "Kintaiko Airport"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "TYO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tokyo",
      "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan",
      "airport": "Narita Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "The flight from Iwakuni to Tokyo covers about 440 miles. Nonstop service on ANA takes 1 hour 30 minutes outbound, with the return leg to Iwakuni slightly longer at 1 hour 40 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 Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways (ANA) flies non‑stop from Iwakuni to Tokyo Haneda up to 8 times daily, every day of the week. The flight takes about 1½ hours eastbound and roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on the return.",
        "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 (HND) — the Tokyo gateway for this route — connects to central Tokyo primarily by rail: the Keikyu Line and the Tokyo Monorail, both of which are fast, frequent, and reliable. Airport limousine buses serve Tokyo and the wider Kanto region, offering a comfortable alternative for those with luggage. Taxis are available but expensive, and ride-share is effectively non-existent; rental cars are an option but rarely practical in central Tokyo. The Keikyu Line and Tokyo Monorail are the most-used options, with the monorail being iconic and the Keikyu Line often fastest to Shinagawa and the Yamanote Line network.",
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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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            "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"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate from Iwakuni (IWK) to Tokyo (TYO) — the schedule shows neither nonstop overnight services nor any connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye 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 Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways (ANA) operates nonstop flights from Iwakuni (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND), with up to 56 weekly flights spread across multiple daily departures from early morning through evening. ANA is the sole nonstop carrier on this route.",
        "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 Iwakuni and Tokyo?",
        "answer": "There are no connecting flights on this domestic route; it is served only by direct flights from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND)."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Late March to early May and late October to November offer mild temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn colors, and fewer tourists than peak summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Japan, bring a government-issued photo ID like a driver's license or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket, and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Haneda is closer to central Tokyo and ideal for domestic flights and business travellers. Narita handles many international and long‑haul flights, while Ibaraki is used by low‑cost carriers but is farther from the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Kintaiko Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Getting to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (Kintaiko Airport) from downtown Iwakuni is easiest by taxi or car, since the air station sits only about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) southeast of Iwakuni Station and there is no direct public bus or train to the civilian terminal. Taxis are quick and relatively inexpensive for the short ride, while driving is also convenient with parking available at the terminal. Public transportation requires taking a train to Iwakuni Station and then a taxi for the last leg, and ride-share services are not widely available in this area.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Iwakuni",
            "title": "Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T22:58:25Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin-Iwakuni_Station",
            "title": "Shin-Iwakuni Station",
            "time_published": "2025-12-19T20:41:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iwakuni",
            "title": "Iwakuni",
            "time_published": "2026-08-03T15:26:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iwakuni_Castle",
            "title": "Iwakuni Castle",
            "time_published": "2026-06-09T21:54:56Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?",
        "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport has several on-site hotels, including the Royal Park Hotel The Haneda directly connected to Terminal 3, First Cabin Tokyo Haneda on the Arrivals Level of Terminal 1, and the Haneda Excel Hotel at Domestic Terminal 2. Hotel Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda and Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda are also connected to Terminal 3 by a covered walkway. The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit offers airside rooms and short-stay refresh rooms within the restricted departure area of Terminal 3, near Boarding Gate 114.",
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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 Narita Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Tokyo's Haneda Airport (which serves the Tokyo metro area alongside Narita) offers free Wi‑Fi throughout its terminals, with network access available airside and landside. Currency exchange offices are located in the international terminal, including several operated by banks and currency exchange companies. Prayer rooms and chapels are available in the international terminal for quiet reflection.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z"
          },
          {
            "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"
          },
          {
            "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 Iwakuni and Tokyo airports?",
        "answer": "At Tokyo Narita International Airport, travelers with hearing or speech disabilities can use information counters marked with the universal sign, smartphone intercom services, and a help strap system, and assistance dog toilets are provided. The airport offers electric carts, accessible toilets with ostomy facilities, and a dedicated parking program for customers needing assistance. Passengers should request mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight to ensure help is ready at both ends of the journey.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Iwakuni",
            "title": "Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T22:58:25Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iwakuni",
            "title": "Iwakuni",
            "time_published": "2026-08-03T15:26:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin-Iwakuni_Station",
            "title": "Shin-Iwakuni Station",
            "time_published": "2025-12-19T20:41:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iwakuni_Castle",
            "title": "Iwakuni Castle",
            "time_published": "2026-06-09T21:54:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/bf/aurally/",
            "title": "For Customers with Hearing and Speech Disabilities | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT",
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            "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T13:58:31Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways operates the flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo, and its aircraft on this route are the Boeing 737-800 and the Airbus A320. It is the only carrier in the nonstop schedule for this route.",
        "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 Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways (ANA), a Star Alliance member, is the only carrier operating nonstop flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo (Haneda). Star Alliance is therefore the sole alliance with nonstop service on this route; other alliances may offer connecting itineraries but no other airline flies it nonstop.",
        "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 Iwakuni?",
        "answer": "Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni has no listed lounge access in its commercial terminal. The airport's civilian facility is compact and does not offer a dedicated airline or shared lounge for departing passengers.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Iwakuni",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T22:58:25Z"
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            "time_published": "2007-02-12T10:46:00Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules differ by airline on this domestic route. Basic fares often exclude checked luggage, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Always verify limits with your airline before traveling."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo typically offer Economy seating only, as Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets generally allow same-day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
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