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  "response": {
    "Key": "SUB-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SUB",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Surabaya",
      "fullCity": "Surabaya, Indonesia",
      "airport": "Juanda Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Surabaya?",
        "answer": "From Surabaya you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Penang and Kota Kinabalu are common one-stop choices, typically connecting through Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Kuala Lumpur is the main hub for onward travel within Malaysia and Southeast Asia, while Penang offers heritage and beaches, and Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to Borneo's nature."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Surabaya to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Surabaya to Kuala Lumpur, non-stop flights take about 2 hours 45 minutes. Flying to other Malaysian cities like Penang or Kota Kinabalu typically requires a stop in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, with total travel times of 5 to 8 hours."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Surabaya to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Surabaya to Malaysia. Airlines such as AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly directly to Kuala Lumpur, and AirAsia also serves Penang. Flight time to Kuala Lumpur is about 2 hours 45 minutes."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Surabaya to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Surabaya to Malaysia, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly non-stop. One-stop options include Garuda, Batik Air, and Scoot via their hubs."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Surabaya?",
        "answer": "From Surabaya, the main international gateways in Malaysia are Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Penang International Airport. Kuala Lumpur offers the most connections, long-haul options, and a major rail hub for onward travel. Penang is better for beach resorts and northern regional travel. Direct flights from Surabaya typically serve Kuala Lumpur, with some seasonal or connecting options to Penang."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For Malaysia, the best time is generally December to February on the west coast (including Kuala Lumpur and Penang) when it is drier, and June to August on the east coast (including the Perhentian Islands) for sunny beach weather."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Juanda Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Surabaya, you can reach Juanda International Airport by taxi, ride‑share, or the Damri shuttle bus, with driving and parking also available. Taxis and ride‑shares are the most popular and fastest, taking roughly 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. The Damri bus is a cheaper public option but takes longer and runs less frequently. Parking is available at the airport for those who drive themselves.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_International_Airport",
            "title": "Juanda International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-21T02:43:48Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_railway_station",
            "title": "Juanda railway station",
            "time_published": "2026-07-03T11:08:13Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20railway%20station",
            "title": "Juanda railway station",
            "time_published": "2026-04-17T11:41:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_Naval_Air_Station",
            "title": "Juanda International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2006-08-26T04:51:40Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Juanda International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T13:32:21Z"
          }
        ],
        "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."
      }
    }
  }
}