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    "Key": "MEX-TIJ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MEX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Mexico City",
      "fullCity": "Mexico City, Ciudad de México",
      "airport": "Benito Juárez Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "TIJ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tijuana",
      "fullCity": "Tijuana, Baja California",
      "airport": "Abelardo Rodriguez Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flight from Mexico City to Tijuana is about 1,430 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 57 minutes. The return leg is shorter at 3 hours and 30 minutes, a difference of 27 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 Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Yes, five airlines fly nonstop from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ): Aeroméxico (AM), Volaris (Y4), VivaAerobus (VB), Hainan Airlines (HU), and China Southern (CZ). Aeroméxico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, and Hainan operate daily, while China Southern flies on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. Together they offer over 300 weekly nonstop departures, with flights spread throughout the day and overnight red-eyes available on all carriers except Hainan.",
        "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. 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 Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Tijuana Airport is only about 5 km (3.1 mi) northeast of downtown, so taxi and ride-share services provide the fastest and most direct access, typically taking 10–15 minutes. The airport also has a public transit connection via local buses, though this is slower and less convenient with luggage. The Cross Border Xpress (CBX) pedestrian bridge is a unique option for travelers heading to the United States, but for reaching downtown Tijuana, taxis are the most used and reliable ground transportation. Car rentals are available at the airport but are generally not needed for a short trip to the city center.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Tijuana International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:53:05Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T16:58:54Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana",
            "title": "Tijuana",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T06:25:14Z"
          }
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Yes, red-eye flights are available nonstop from Mexico City to Tijuana. Aeromexico operates up to 39 weekly red-eyes departing between 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM, Viva Aerobus has 15 weekly departing around 9:25–9:55 PM, Volaris runs 14 weekly departing around 10:00–10:45 PM, and China Southern has one weekly red-eye on Saturdays departing at 11:40 PM. These flights are roughly 3.5 hours, so a 9:00 PM departure lands around 11:30 PM the same night (Tijuana time), while the later departures around 10:00 PM or later arrive just after midnight into the early hours.",
        "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 Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Aeromexico, Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern all fly nonstop from Mexico City to Tijuana. Aeromexico operates up to 256 weekly flights, Volaris 56, Viva Aerobus 36, while Hainan and China Southern each offer around 7 weekly flights. Service is available daily on all carriers, with departures spread throughout the day and into the late 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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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Mexico City and Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Guadalajara, Monterrey and Hermosillo, offering efficient connections and keeping total travel time competitive on this domestic route."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant, dry weather and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Mexico, bring a valid government-issued ID like an INE or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Tijuana International Airport is the city's only airport. It is located about 10 km east of downtown and serves domestic and some international flights, with a Cross Border Xpress pedestrian bridge connecting directly to San Diego."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Benito Juárez Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Mexico City's center, the Metrobús Line 4 'Quetzalcóatl' route is currently the most agile and recommended option, connecting the Amajac station near Paseo de la Reforma directly to Terminals 1 and 2 for about 30 pesos. The Mexico City Metro also reaches the airport via Line 5 at Terminal Aérea, with a short shuttle to the terminals, and is the cheapest option at just 5 pesos per ride. Taxis and ride-share services are available and more convenient but significantly more expensive, while driving is discouraged due to ongoing airport remodeling that has temporarily reduced parking capacity in all three lots.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Mexico_City",
            "title": "Transportation in Mexico City",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-05T08:39:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.aicm.com.mx/pasajeros-del-aibjcm-pueden-llegar-a-su-vuelo-en-metrobus/24-02-2026",
            "title": "PASAJEROS DEL AIBJCM PUEDEN LLEGAR A SU VUELO EN METROBÚS | Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Mexico%20City",
            "title": "Transportation in Mexico City",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T16:50:05Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.aicm.com.mx",
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            "favicon": "https://www.aicm.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/icono-1.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-16T14:24:27Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tijuana airport?",
        "answer": "Tijuana International Airport has no hotel directly connected to the terminal or on airport grounds. Sleeping options at the airport itself are therefore limited, with no dedicated rest zones or cots available. Several hotels are located within a short drive, including Hotel Aeropuerto Tijuana and Hampton Inn by Hilton Tijuana, which offers an airport shuttle.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tijuana-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Tijuana Airport Guide (TIJ) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-08T20:50:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/hotels/tijfi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-tijuana/overview/",
            "title": "Hotels in Tijuana, Mexico | Fairfield Inn & Suites Tijuana Hotel",
            "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/A0V4/index.it.shtml",
            "title": "Hotel in Tijuana Zona Rio | ibis - ALL",
            "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/es-us/tijuana-baja-california/hotels-near-rodriguez",
            "title": "20 Hoteles cerca del aeropuerto TIJ Rodríguez (TIJ) | IHG",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T16:58:54Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport in Tijuana offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the passenger terminal, including the Cross Border Xpress area. Currency exchange offices are available in the arrivals hall and near the main check-in areas on the ground floor. Prayer rooms or chapels are not part of the airport’s public facilities.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Tijuana International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:53:05Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T16:58:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio_Caliente",
            "title": "Estadio Caliente",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-31T03:09:14Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://airportdistancecalculator.com/rodriguez-airport-tij-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Tijuana Mexico",
            "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:00:00Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Mexico City and Tijuana airports?",
        "answer": "At Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport, the Programa Apoyo al Pasajero staffs 40 collaborators, 19 of whom use wheelchairs, to guide passengers to airline counters, immigration, customs, taxis, and security checkpoints, with special support for older adults available from security personnel. For Tijuana International Airport, designated disabled parking is provided in the short-term and long-term lots adjacent to the main terminal, and the Cross Border Xpress terminal adds secure parking for travelers using the binational bridge. Travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico%20City%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mexico City International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T12:29:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://aicm.com.mx/en",
            "title": "EN AICM SE INVIERTEN 7 MIL MILLONES DE PESOS EN MANTENIMIENTO Y REHABILITACIÓN DE SUS ESPACIOS | Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México",
            "favicon": "https://www.aicm.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/icono-1.png",
            "time_published": "2022-10-05T01:32:57Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.aicm.com.mx/el-aeropuerto-internacional-benito-juarez-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico-refuerza-apoyo-a-pasajeros-en-vacaciones-de-invierno/19-12-2025",
            "title": "EL AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL BENITO JUÁREZ DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO REFUERZA APOYO A PASAJEROS EN VACACIONES DE INVIERNO | Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México",
            "time_published": "2025-12-19T22:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City_International_Airport",
            "title": "Mexico City International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-08T02:38:42Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:53:05Z"
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            "url": "http://airportdistancecalculator.com/rodriguez-airport-tij-details.html",
            "title": "Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) Details, Tijuana, Mexico",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "On flights from Mexico City to Tijuana, Aeroméxico uses Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Viva Aerobus flies Airbus A321, Volaris flies Airbus A320neo, Hainan Airlines flies Boeing 787-9, and China Southern Airlines flies Airbus A350 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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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Aeroméxico, a SkyTeam member, operates the most flights nonstop from Mexico City to Tijuana; Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern also fly the route but belong to no major alliance.",
        "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 Mexico City?",
        "answer": "Departing from Mexico City, the Admirals Club in Terminal 1 offers complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, Wi-Fi, and conference rooms. In Terminal 2, the VIPort Lounge provides air conditioning, premium alcoholic beverages (with some complimentary), digital card access, and disability access. Additional lounges include The Centurion Lounge in both terminals, the Celeste Lounge, Lounge 19, The Grand Lounge Elite, and The Lounge Mexico by Global Lounge Network in Terminal 1, plus the Blue Roast by American Express+G3 and The Hidden Gate in Terminal 2.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/mexico-city-benito-juarez-international/terminal-2",
            "title": "Mexico City Airport Guide | MEX Terminals, Transport & Facilities | Priority Pass",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/mexico/mexico-city-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "Mexico City (MEX) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
            "favicon": "https://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-applications/dlhome/favicon.ico"
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            "url": "https://aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/mex-club.html",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/mexico/mexico-city-international/mex22-viport-lounge",
            "title": "VIPort Lounge MEX AIRPORT Terminal 2 Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez de la Ciudad de México | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-es/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MEX",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez de la Ciudad de México | Amex ES",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowances between Mexico City and Tijuana vary by airline and fare type. Basic fares may exclude checked luggage, while standard fares typically include one checked bag. Carry-on is generally included, but size and weight limits apply."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Mexico City to Tijuana?",
        "answer": "Flights within Mexico from Mexico City to Tijuana typically offer Economy class; Premium Economy is not common, and flat‑bed Business class is rare on this domestic route."
      },
      "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."
      }
    }
  }
}