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  "response": {
    "Key": "MES-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MES",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medan",
      "fullCity": "Medan, Sumatra",
      "airport": "Soewondo Air Force Base"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Medan?",
        "answer": "From Medan you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur and Penang. One-stop options via Kuala Lumpur open up Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Kuala Lumpur is the main gateway for city stays and connections, while Penang is popular for food and heritage."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Medan to Kuala Lumpur, non-stop flights take about 1 hour. One-stop routes to other Malaysian cities like Kota Kinabalu typically take 4 to 6 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Medan to Malaysia. You can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur with airlines such as AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air, taking about 1 hour. Non-stop flights to Penang are also available, operated by AirAsia, Lion Air, and Citilink, with a flight time of around 50 minutes. These are the main non-stop city pairs."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Medan to Malaysia you can fly AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, and Batik Air nonstop, with one-stop options via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Travelers from Medan often fly into Kuala Lumpur for its mix of modern and cultural sights, then visit Penang for food and heritage, Malacca for history or Langkawi for beaches. Short hops on AirAsia connect these cities easily."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Medan?",
        "answer": "From Medan the most direct gateway to Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which offers the widest range of onward connections, long-haul flights and train links to the rest of Peninsular Malaysia. Penang is a strong alternative for northern beach and island stays, with a much shorter flight from Medan and easier access to Langkawi. If you are heading to Borneo, Kota Kinabalu can be reached via Kuala Lumpur but is not served nonstop from Medan."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Malaysia has a tropical climate with two monsoon seasons. The best time to visit the west coast islands like Langkawi and Penang is November to March, while the east coast including the Perhentians and Tioman is driest from March to September. Avoid peak holiday periods like school breaks and major festivals for lower prices and fewer crowds."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Soewondo Air Force Base from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Medan city center, the fastest and most popular way to reach Kualanamu International Airport is the Kualanamu Airport Rail Link (KA Bandara Kualanamu), which runs from Medan Station directly to the terminal in about 30 minutes, avoiding frequent road congestion. Taxis and ride‑share services are also available door‑to‑door, but travel time is unpredictable and they cost more. Public buses serve the corridor with lower fares, though they are slower and less comfortable. Driving and parking at the airport is possible, but the 23‑kilometer route can be heavily congested.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kualanamu_Airport_Rail_Link",
            "title": "Kualanamu Airport Rail Link",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T12:26:04Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuala_Namu",
            "title": "Kualanamu International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T03:52:05Z"
          },
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            "title": "Transport in Greater Kuala Lumpur",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T16:31:32Z"
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            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-22T02:51:24Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Bus_Terminal_(North),_Kota_Kinabalu",
            "title": "City Bus Terminal (North), Kota Kinabalu",
            "time_published": "2026-05-21T10:59:33Z"
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    }
  }
}