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  "response": {
    "Key": "DXB-QA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DXB",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dubai",
      "fullCity": "Dubai, United Arab Emirates",
      "airport": "Dubai Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "QA",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Qatar"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Qatar can I fly to from Dubai?",
        "answer": "From Dubai you fly non-stop into Doha, the only major gateway in Qatar. There are no other practical cities for direct entry by air. Once in Doha you can reach other parts of the country by road, but Doha itself is the primary destination for business and tourism."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Dubai to Qatar?",
        "answer": "Non‑stop flights from Dubai to Doha take about 1 hour 15 minutes, with no significant difference between directions. One‑stop itineraries are uncommon on this short route but would typically take 4 to 6 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Dubai to Qatar?",
        "answer": "Direct flights between Dubai and Qatar are currently not operating due to political tensions. There are no non-stop flights from Dubai to Doha. The most common one-stop routings are via Muscat on Oman Air or via Kuwait on Kuwait Airways, with total travel times around 5 to 7 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Dubai to Qatar?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Dubai to Qatar are available on flydubai and Qatar Airways. One-stop options include Emirates via Doha or other Gulf carriers via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Qatar?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Doha are generally outside the scorching Gulf summer (June–August) and major holidays like Eid, when demand drives fares up. Midweek departures — especially Tuesday and Wednesday — and flights in the late morning or early afternoon tend to offer better value than weekend or late-evening options.",
        "methodology": "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. 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. 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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Qatar?",
        "answer": "Travelers from the U.S. typically fly into Doha, Qatar's capital and main gateway. Doha offers modern architecture, the Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, and the Corniche. Al Khor, north of Doha, is known for its harbor, beaches, and mangroves. Al Wakrah, south of Doha, features a traditional souq and family-friendly beaches. For desert adventures, many visit the inland sea at Khor Al Adaid, accessible by 4x4 from Doha."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Qatar are best to fly into from Dubai?",
        "answer": "From Dubai to Qatar, Hamad International Airport in Doha is essentially the only practical gateway. It receives all flights from Dubai, offers excellent connections across the country by road, and serves as the hub for regional and long-haul travel. Doha is compact so onward trains are not a factor."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Qatar?",
        "answer": "For Qatar, November to early April brings pleasant temperatures, while summer (June to September) is extremely hot and best avoided."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Dubai Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach Dubai International Airport (DXB) from the city center, you can take the Dubai Metro Red Line directly to Terminals 1 and 3, which is a fast and popular choice. Taxis operated by Dubai Taxi Company are available 24/7 with a starting fare of AED 25, while ride-hailing services like Uber, Careem, and Bolt can be booked via their apps. Driving and parking are also possible, with multiple parking options at the airport, though costs vary by duration. The metro is generally the fastest and most cost-effective option, especially during peak traffic hours.",
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            "url": "https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/information/transfers",
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            "title": "Car Parking",
            "time_published": "2024-04-29T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_International_Airport",
            "title": "Dubai International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T18:49:37Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://gcaa.gov.ae/en/service-fees",
            "title": "Service Fees | General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of UAE",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
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