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    "Key": "PEN-ID",
    "orig": {
      "code": "PEN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Pulau Pinang",
      "fullCity": "Pulau Pinang, Malaysia",
      "airport": "Penang Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ID",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Indonesia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Indonesia can I fly to from Pulau Pinang?",
        "answer": "From Penang you can fly non-stop to Jakarta and Medan. With a stop in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, you can also reach Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, and Lombok. Jakarta is the main hub for domestic flights across Indonesia, while Bali is best for beach vacations and Medan gives access to Sumatra."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Pulau Pinang to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "From Penang to Jakarta, non-stop flights take about 2 hours 45 minutes. One-stop journeys to Denpasar (Bali) typically last 5 to 7 hours depending on the layover. Flight times are similar in both directions."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Pulau Pinang to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Penang to several cities in Indonesia. Airlines like AirAsia, Citilink, Batik Air, and Lion Air operate direct routes to Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Banda Aceh. Flight times are typically around 2 to 3 hours. If your specific destination is not served non-stop, common one-stop routings connect through Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, with total travel times of about 5 to 7 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Pulau Pinang to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "From Penang to Indonesia you have direct flights with AirAsia and Batik Air, plus one-stop options via Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines or Malindo."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Pulau Pinang to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "Since specific booking timing data isn't available for flights from Penang to Jakarta, a general rule for intra-Asia short-haul routes is to book 4–8 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, though fares can often be found closer to departure outside of peak holiday periods.",
        "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. 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 Indonesia?",
        "answer": "From Penang, fly to Jakarta for city life and history, then connect to Bali for beaches and culture, Yogyakarta for Borobudur and temples, Lombok for quieter islands, and Komodo for dragons and diving."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Indonesia are best to fly into from Pulau Pinang?",
        "answer": "From Penang to Indonesia, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta is the main hub with the most domestic connections. Bali Ngurah Rai is ideal for resort stays and direct beach access. Medan Kualanamu works well for Sumatra travel. Surabaya Juanda is a good entry for East Java. Jakarta offers the most onward train and flight options."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Indonesia?",
        "answer": "For Indonesia, the dry season from April to October is ideal, with May, June and September offering the best balance of sunny weather and fewer tourists. July and August are peak months with higher prices and crowds, especially in Bali. The wet season from November to March brings heavy rains but lower prices and fewer visitors."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Penang Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From George Town, Rapid Penang buses are the main public transport to Penang International Airport – routes 102, 306, 401, and 401E run frequently and are the cheapest option. Ride‑share services like Grab are widely used, offer door‑to‑door convenience, and are the most popular choice; metered taxis are also available at slightly higher cost. Driving takes about 30 minutes via the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway and there is paid parking at the airport. The bus is the most economical, while Grab or a taxi is the fastest and most direct.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Penang",
            "title": "Transport in Penang",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T22:34:10Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Penang",
            "title": "Transport in Penang",
            "time_published": "2025-07-22T11:26:25Z"
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            "url": "http://airportdistancecalculator.com/penang-international-airport-pen-details.html",
            "title": "Penang International Airport (PEN) Details, Penang, Malaysia",
            "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "http://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-sgn-to-pen.html",
            "title": "Distance From Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Penang International Airport (SGN - PEN Distance)",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang%20Sentral",
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