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  "response": {
    "Key": "DGT-PH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DGT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dumaguete",
      "fullCity": "Dumaguete, Philippines",
      "airport": "Sibulan Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "PH",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Philippines"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Philippines can I fly to from Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "From Dumaguete you can fly non-stop to Manila, Cebu, and Davao. One-stop connections via Manila or Cebu reach most Philippine cities. Manila is the main hub for international and domestic flights, while Cebu is central for Visayas and Mindanao. Choose Manila for Luzon access, Cebu for beaches and diving, or Davao for Mount Apo and Durian."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Dumaguete to Philippines?",
        "answer": "Flights from Dumaguete to Manila take about 1 hour 25 minutes non-stop, and to Cebu about 45 minutes non-stop. One-stop connections to other Philippine cities like Davao or Puerto Princesa typically range from 3 to 5 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Dumaguete to Philippines?",
        "answer": "Dumaguete is already in the Philippines, so flights from Dumaguete to other Philippine cities are domestic. Non-stop flights from Dumaguete (DGT) serve Manila (MNL) and Cebu (CEB), operated by airlines like Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines, with flight times around 1 hour 20 minutes to Manila and 40 minutes to Cebu."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Dumaguete to Philippines?",
        "answer": "From Dumaguete you can fly Cebu Pacific and PAL non-stop to Manila. Other options connect via their hubs."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Dumaguete to Philippines?",
        "answer": "For flights from Dumaguete to Manila, booking 4–8 weeks ahead is generally a practical window, as this domestic route tends to have stable pricing with typical fares around $103, though shoulder seasons can sometimes be booked closer in.",
        "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Philippines?",
        "answer": "In the Philippines, travelers often visit Manila for its mix of history and modern life, Cebu for beaches and diving, Palawan for island hopping in El Nido and Coron, and Bohol for the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Philippines are best to fly into from Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "From Dumaguete within the Philippines, you are looking at domestic flights. The main hub for international connections from the U.S. is Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which offers the most long-haul options. Cebu Mactan International Airport is a strong alternative with some direct U.S. flights and good links to central and southern resorts. Neither airport has extensive train connections, but both offer buses and ferries for regional travel."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Philippines?",
        "answer": "For the Philippines, December to February offers the most reliable dry weather and comfortable temperatures, while avoiding the peak of the rainy season and typhoon risk from June to November."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Sibulan Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Sibulan Airport (DGT) is about 4 km north of Dumaguete city center. The most popular and affordable way to reach it is by tricycle, a motorcycle with a sidecar that can take you directly from downtown to the terminal; it's the fastest option in light traffic. Jeepneys and local buses also run along the national highway and pass near the airport entrance, offering a cheaper shared ride. Metered taxis and ride-hailing apps are not widely available, but you can hire a private van or book a hotel shuttle for more comfort. Parking at the airport is limited and mostly used by short-term visitors.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibulan_Airport?oldid=434427482",
            "title": "Sibulan Airport",
            "time_published": "2011-06-15T15:48:08Z"
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