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  "response": {
    "Key": "CNX-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CNX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Chiang Mai",
      "fullCity": "Chiang Mai, Thailand",
      "airport": "Chiang Mai Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Chiang Mai?",
        "answer": "From Chiang Mai you typically connect through Incheon or Gimpo to reach Seoul, or through Gimhae for Busan. No non-stop flights exist. Seoul is the main entry for culture and history, while Busan gives quick access to southern beaches and coastal scenery."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Korea?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Incheon (Seoul) take about 5 hours. One-stop connections to Seoul or Busan often range from 7 to 12 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Chiang Mai to Korea?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Chiang Mai to South Korea. You can fly directly to Seoul Incheon on airlines like Jeju Air, Korean Air, and Asiana, with a flight time of around 5 to 5½ hours. Seasonal charters or additional carriers sometimes serve the route as well."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Chiang Mai to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Chiang Mai to Korea you can fly Korean Air, Asiana, Jeju Air, Thai AirAsia X, Jin Air, Eastar Jet, China Eastern or Air China via their hubs."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Korea are best to fly into from Chiang Mai?",
        "answer": "From Chiang Mai to Korea, Incheon International Airport near Seoul offers the most frequent connections and acts as the main hub for high-speed trains and domestic flights. Gimhae International Airport in Busan is a good alternative if your focus is the southern coast and beaches, while Jeju International Airport serves the resort island directly."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "Spring from late March to May and autumn from September to early November are ideal for Korea, offering mild weather and lighter crowds compared with the hot, humid and busy summer months. Cherry blossoms peak in early April and autumn foliage in late October, especially around Seoul and Busan."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Chiang Mai Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Chiang Mai, you can reach the airport by taxi, ride‑share (Grab), or the RTC Chiang Mai city bus (Route B2 stops at the airport). The drive takes about 10–15 minutes via Mahidol Road, and parking is available at the airport. Taxis and Grab are the fastest and most popular options, with fares typically around 150–200 THB, while the public bus is the cheapest at about 20 THB.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang%20Mai%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Chiang Mai International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-10T10:19:57Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Mai_International_Airport",
            "title": "Chiang Mai International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:03:02Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CentralPlaza%20Chiang%20Mai%20Airport",
            "title": "Central Chiangmai Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T06:49:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Rai_International_Airport",
            "title": "Chiang Rai International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T22:56:17Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang%20Mai%20Main%20Line",
            "title": "Chiang Mai Main Line",
            "time_published": "2026-03-11T15:27:34Z"
          }
        ],
        "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."
      }
    }
  }
}