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  "response": {
    "Key": "IAO-PH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "IAO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Del Carmen",
      "fullCity": "Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, Philippines",
      "airport": "Siargao Island"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "PH",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Philippines"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Philippines can I fly to from Del Carmen?",
        "answer": "From Del Carmen you can fly non-stop to Cebu and Manila, which are the main gateways for connecting to other islands. Cebu is best for central Visayas beaches and diving, while Manila connects you to Luzon and international flights."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Del Carmen to Philippines?",
        "answer": "From Del Carmen (Siargao) to Manila, non-stop flights take about 1 hour and 45 minutes. One-stop itineraries to other major Philippine cities like Cebu or Davao typically take 3 to 5 hours, depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Del Carmen to Philippines?",
        "answer": "There are direct flights from Del Carmen (IAO) to Cebu (CEB) with Cebgo, taking about 50 minutes, and to Manila (MNL) with Cebgo or Philippine Airlines, taking about 2 hours. Flights to other Philippine cities connect through Cebu or Manila, adding roughly 1 to 3 hours to your total travel time."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Del Carmen to Philippines?",
        "answer": "From Del Carmen to other Philippine cities you can fly with Cebgo, PAL Express, or AirSWIFT; one-stop connections via Manila or Cebu are common."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Philippines?",
        "answer": "Top destinations in the Philippines include Manila for history and connections, Cebu for diving and beaches, Palawan for El Nido and Coron, Boracay for white sand and Bohol for the Chocolate Hills."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Philippines are best to fly into from Del Carmen?",
        "answer": "There are no direct flights from Del Carmen to other cities in the Philippines. You would first fly from Siargao Airport (IAO) to a major hub like Manila or Cebu, then connect to your final destination. Manila has the most long-haul options, while Cebu is better for central and southern resorts."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Philippines?",
        "answer": "The best time to visit the Philippines is from December to February when the dry season brings comfortable temperatures and lower humidity. Summer months from March to May are hot and crowded, while the rainy season from June to November often brings typhoons."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Siargao Island from the city center?",
        "answer": "Siargao Airport (IAO) is in Del Carmen, about 45 minutes from General Luna, the main tourist hub. Shared vans and shuttle buses are the most popular and affordable way to reach the airport, departing regularly from General Luna and taking roughly 45–60 minutes. Taxis and private car rentals are also available, offering a faster and more comfortable ride at a higher cost. Ride‑share apps may have limited availability, but you can usually arrange a private transfer through your accommodation. Parking at the airport is limited, so driving yourself is uncommon.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/siargao-airport-iao-details.html",
            "title": "Siargao Airport (IAO) Details, Del Carmen, Philippines",
            "time_published": "2026-01-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/del-carmen-philippines-location-map.html",
            "title": "Del Carmen City Map, Where is Del Carmen Philippines located?",
            "time_published": "2026-01-29T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_the_Greater_Manila_Area",
            "title": "List of airports in the Greater Manila Area",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-05-13T05:46:19Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20the%20Greater%20Manila%20Area",
            "title": "List of airports in the Greater Manila Area",
            "time_published": "2025-12-27T15:06:57Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-ceb-to-iao.html",
            "title": "Distance From Mactan International Airport to Siargao Airport (CEB - IAO Distance)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-19T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "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."
      }
    }
  }
}