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  "response": {
    "Key": "ATQ-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ATQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Amritsar",
      "fullCity": "Amritsar, India",
      "airport": "Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Amritsar?",
        "answer": "From Amritsar the main gateway to Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur International Airport. There are no non-stop flights, so you will connect through hubs like Delhi, Singapore, or Bangkok. Most travelers choose Kuala Lumpur for its mix of culture and modern attractions, then use domestic flights or buses to reach Penang for food and heritage, Langkawi for beaches, or Kota Kinabalu for Borneo's nature."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Amritsar to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur, one-stop flights typically take 8 to 12 hours total travel time, while flights to Kota Kinabalu can take 12 to 16 hours depending on the layover. There are currently no non-stop flights on this route, and eastbound flights are generally slightly faster due to tailwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Amritsar to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "There are currently no non-stop flights from Amritsar to any airport in Malaysia. Most one-stop itineraries connect through Kuala Lumpur, often via Delhi or Singapore on airlines like IndiGo, AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines. Typical total travel times range from about 8 to 12 hours depending on layover duration."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Amritsar to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Amritsar to Malaysia, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines offer nonstop flights, while one-stop options include Singapore Airlines and Scoot via Singapore."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Amritsar to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Amritsar to Malaysia is generally during the shoulder months outside of peak summer and major holidays, when demand softens and fares dip. Midweek departures, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, tend to be lower than weekend flights, and late-evening or overnight departures often price more affordably than daytime services. Booking about two to three months ahead typically secures the best value, while peak summer travel and holiday periods like Diwali or year-end see significantly higher fares.",
        "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."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?",
        "answer": "In Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the main gateway with skyscrapers and street food. Penang offers colonial charm and famous cuisine, while Langkawi provides beaches and duty-free shopping. Malacca showcases rich history, and Kota Kinabalu gives access to Borneo's nature."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Amritsar?",
        "answer": "There are no direct flights from Amritsar to Malaysia. The best option is to fly via Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which has the most connections and is a major hub for onward travel. Penang and Langkawi airports are good for beach resorts but require a domestic connection from Kuala Lumpur. No other Malaysian airports receive flights from India."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Malaysia has a tropical climate with high humidity year-round. The best time to visit is typically between December and February when the west coast (including Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi) is driest, while the east coast (like the Perhentian Islands) is best from March to October. Summer months see more rain on the west coast and are busier with school holidays, while spring and autumn offer a balance of decent weather and fewer crowds."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Getting to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport from central Amritsar is easiest by taxi or ride‑share, which take about 20–30 minutes for the 11‑kilometer trip and are the most popular options. The Amritsar Metrobus offers a cheaper public transit connection, though it may be slower and less direct. Driving yourself is possible with paid parking at the airport, but a pre‑booked cab is usually the fastest and most hassle‑free choice.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Guru_Ram_Das_Ji_International_Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri%20Guru%20Ram%20Dass%20Jee%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2004-11-22T03:44:20Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-01-18T20:16:09Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh_Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Punjab%2C%20India",
            "title": "List of airports in Punjab, India",
            "time_published": "2026-04-06T13:59:33Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      }
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}