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    "Key": "SAO-SV",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SAO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "São Paulo",
      "fullCity": "São Paulo, São Paulo",
      "airport": "Guarulhos Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SV",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "El Salvador"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in El Salvador can I fly to from São Paulo?",
        "answer": "From São Paulo you fly into El Salvador International Airport, which serves the capital San Salvador and is the country's only major international gateway. There are no non-stop flights; common one-stop routes connect via Panama City, Bogotá or Lima. Most travelers stay in San Salvador or head to coastal towns like La Libertad for surfing."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from São Paulo to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from São Paulo to El Salvador. One-stop trips to San Salvador typically take 9 to 12 hours total, with common connections in Panama City or Bogotá. Flight times are similar in both directions."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from São Paulo to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from São Paulo to El Salvador. The most common one-stop routings connect through Panama City with Copa Airlines, Bogotá with Avianca, or Lima with LATAM. Total travel times typically range from 9 to 13 hours depending on the layover duration and routing."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from São Paulo to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "From São Paulo to El Salvador you can fly Copa Airlines via Panama City, Avianca via Bogotá, or LATAM with connections. No non-stops."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in El Salvador?",
        "answer": "In El Salvador, key destinations include San Salvador for history and nightlife, Santa Ana for colonial architecture and volcano hikes, Suchitoto for culture and lake views, and the beaches of La Libertad for surfing."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in El Salvador are best to fly into from São Paulo?",
        "answer": "From São Paulo to El Salvador, the only practical entry point is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport near San Salvador. It handles nearly all international flights and is well positioned for road connections to the coast, the Ruta de las Flores and other regions. There are no other airports with regular long-haul service."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit El Salvador?",
        "answer": "For El Salvador, the dry season from November to April offers the best balance of sunny weather and manageable prices, with peak crowds and higher rates around Christmas and Easter."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Guarulhos Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown São Paulo, you can reach Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) via the Airport Bus Service (shuttle) operated by EMTU, which departs from several central points like Tietê Bus Terminal and Paulista Avenue; it's a popular and comfortable option with frequent departures. Ride‑share services like Uber and 99 are widely available and offer door‑to‑door convenience, while licensed taxis (both street‑hail and app‑based) are also plentiful. The fastest option is usually the Airport Express train (CPTM Line 13‑Jade), connecting from the city center via a transfer at Engenheiro Goulart station, with a free shuttle bus from the airport station to the terminals. Driving yourself is possible, but parking can be expensive and traffic on the Marginal Tietê and Ayrton Senna highways is often heavy, so public transit or a ride‑share is generally more practical.",
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