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  "response": {
    "Key": "SPK-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SPK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Sapporo",
      "fullCity": "Sapporo, Japan",
      "airport": "New Chitose Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Sapporo?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo you can fly non-stop to Seoul Incheon on several airlines. Non-stop flights also go to Busan. One-stop routes via Tokyo or Osaka reach Seoul Gimpo and Jeju. Seoul is the main hub for culture and history, while Busan offers beaches and seafood, and Jeju is a popular island getaway."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Sapporo to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo, direct flights to Seoul take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours, while one-stop journeys to cities like Busan or Jeju often range from 5 to 8 hours depending on the connection. Westbound flights are usually similar in duration to eastbound ones on this short route."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Sapporo to Korea?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non‑stop flights from Sapporo to Korea. You can fly directly from New Chitose Airport to Seoul Incheon on airlines such as Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Jeju Air, with a flight time of about three hours. Seasonal charters to other Korean cities like Busan also appear, but Seoul is the main year‑round non‑stop route. If no non‑stop fits your schedule, common one‑stop options go through Tokyo or Osaka, making the total journey around five to seven hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Sapporo to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo to Korea, nonstop options include Korean Air and Asiana. One-stop choices include JAL, ANA, and other airlines via Tokyo or Seoul."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Korea?",
        "answer": "Given your origin is Sapporo, Japan, not a U.S. city, I'll assume you are traveling from Sapporo to Korea. Popular cities in Korea include Seoul for its palaces and street food, Busan for beaches and seafood, and Gyeongju for historic sites. Jeju Island is also a top choice for its natural beauty, reachable by a short flight from major cities."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Korea are best to fly into from Sapporo?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo to Korea, Incheon near Seoul is the primary gateway with the most long-haul connections nationwide. Gimhae in Busan suits travelers headed to the south or nearby resorts. Jeju is ideal for direct access to the island but has fewer onward domestic links."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "For Korea, April to early June and September to October bring mild weather and lighter crowds than the busy summer months, especially in Seoul and Busan."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to New Chitose Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo city center, the JR Rapid Airport train is the fastest and most popular way to reach New Chitose Airport, taking about 37 minutes with frequent departures. Airport shuttle buses also run directly from major hotels and Sapporo Station, offering a comfortable alternative at a similar cost. Taxis and ride‑share services are available but significantly more expensive due to the distance, while driving yourself is an option with both short‑term and long‑term parking at the airport.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/portom-hall/info-topic/newcts-to-chitose.html",
            "title": "新千歳空港から千歳駅・福住駅へのバスでの行き方。大雪時の移動手段 | 新千歳空港ポルトムホール",
            "favicon": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/img/common/apple-touch-icon.png",
            "time_published": "2026-05-25T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/access/bus/",
            "title": "Bus-Transportation｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitose%20Line",
            "title": "Chitose Line",
            "time_published": "2026-01-21T15:08:17Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitose%2C%20Hokkaido",
            "title": "Chitose, Hokkaido",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T02:40:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/service/information/info-center/",
            "title": "Information Center-Services｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "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."
      }
    }
  }
}