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    "Key": "SBW-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SBW",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Sibu",
      "fullCity": "Sibu, Malaysia",
      "airport": "Sibu Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Sibu?",
        "answer": "From Sibu you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu, with one-stop connections via those hubs to Penang, Johor Bahru, and Langkawi. Kuala Lumpur is the main gateway for international and domestic travel, while Kuching and Kota Kinabalu serve Sarawak and Sabah."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Sibu to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Sibu is already in Malaysia, so you are asking about a domestic flight. From Sibu to Kuala Lumpur, non-stop flights take about 2 hours. If you are instead looking for flights from Sibu to other Malaysian cities, flights to Kota Kinabalu take about 1 hour 15 minutes non-stop."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Sibu to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Yes, Sibu is within Malaysia so there are frequent non-stop flights to several domestic destinations. Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and MASwings operate direct services to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Bintulu and Miri among others. Flight times are short, typically 40 minutes to 2 hours depending on the route."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Sibu to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Sibu is in Malaysia, so you're asking about domestic flights. Main airlines are Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia, with non-stop and one-stop options."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Sibu to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For Sibu to Kuala Lumpur, the cheapest months tend to fall outside school holidays and festive periods like Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, and year-end breaks — typically February, March, and October offer lower fares. Midweek departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) and off-peak times such as mid-morning or early afternoon are usually more affordable than Friday evening or Sunday flights. Booking at least three to four weeks ahead generally secures better prices, while peak summer months and major Malaysian holidays push fares higher.",
        "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. Explore Destinations finds the cheapest fare to the most popular destinations from a given origin. Each price is the lowest fare Priceline users have found for that route on any date in the last 72 hours."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For Malaysia, top choices include Kuala Lumpur for Petronas Towers and shopping, Penang for street food and heritage, Langkawi for beaches, Malacca for history and Kota Kinabalu for nature and Mount Kinabalu."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Sibu?",
        "answer": "Since Sibu is already in Malaysia, you are asking about domestic flights. The best airport to fly into depends on your destination within Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main hub with the most connections and long-haul options. For onward trains, KL Sentral offers extensive rail links. For resorts, consider flying into Langkawi or Kota Kinabalu. Penang is great for regional travel and culture."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For Malaysia, the best time is generally December to April on the west coast (Langkawi, Penang) and April to October on the east coast (Perhentians, Tioman). Avoid monsoon seasons when heavy rain can disrupt travel."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Sibu Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Sibu Airport is about 23 km east of the city center. Taxis are the most popular choice, offering a direct 25-minute ride, while ride‑sharing via local apps is a similarly convenient alternative. Public buses are limited, but some hotels run shuttle services for guests. Driving is straightforward with parking available at the terminal, though taxis remain the fastest and most reliable option.",
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