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  "response": {
    "Key": "SEL-MN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Seoul",
      "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea",
      "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Mongolia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Mongolia can I fly to from Seoul?",
        "answer": "From Seoul you will almost always fly into Ulaanbaatar, the capital and only major international gateway. Non-stop flights are common on Korean Air and MIAT Mongolian Airlines. There are no practical one-stop alternatives to other cities because Mongolia's domestic network is limited."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Seoul to Mongolia?",
        "answer": "From Seoul to Ulaanbaatar, non-stop flights typically take around 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours. One-stop itineraries through Beijing or other hubs usually extend total travel time to 7 to 10 hours. Eastbound and westbound times are similar on this route."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Seoul to Mongolia?",
        "answer": "Yes. Non-stop flights from Seoul Incheon to Ulaanbaatar are available on multiple airlines, with flight times around 3½ hours. Common operators include MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, though schedules can vary by season."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Seoul to Mongolia?",
        "answer": "From Seoul to Mongolia, nonstop flights are offered by Korean Air and MIAT Mongolian Airlines. One-stop options include Asiana Airlines and Air China via Beijing."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Mongolia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Mongolia is typically during the shoulder seasons of late spring (May) and early autumn (September), when demand dips between the summer peak and the harsh winter. Midweek departures — especially Tuesday and Wednesday — and early-morning or late-night flights tend to be less expensive than weekend and midday options. Peak summer (July–August) and the Naadam Festival period drive prices up, along with major Korean holidays like Chuseok.",
        "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 cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Mongolia?",
        "answer": "Most visitors to Mongolia start in Ulaanbaatar for cultural sites and as a gateway to the countryside. Beyond the capital, popular destinations include the Gobi Desert for its unique landscapes, Lake Khövsgöl for pristine nature, and the Orkhon Valley for historical ruins and nomadic culture."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Mongolia are best to fly into from Seoul?",
        "answer": "From Seoul to Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International Airport is the primary gateway, with direct flights from Incheon. It offers the best connections for onward travel by road or domestic flights to regional destinations. There are no other international airports in Mongolia that receive flights from Seoul."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Mongolia?",
        "answer": "Visit Mongolia between June and early September for warm weather and the Naadam Festival, but July and August are peak season. Late May and September offer cooler conditions with fewer crowds and lower prices."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Incheon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Seoul, you can reach Incheon International Airport by the AREX express train (fastest, about 43–51 minutes from Seoul Station), all‑stop AREX commuter trains, or comfortable airport limousine buses that serve key areas like Gangnam and Dongdaemun. Taxis and ride‑share are widely available and offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost, while driving yourself means using paid on‑airport parking lots. The AREX express train is generally the most popular choice for its speed and reliability, while limousine buses are a great middle ground for those near a bus stop.",
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            "time_published": "2024-10-16T00:00:00Z"
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            "title": "International Incheon Airport"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Seoul",
            "title": "Transportation in Seoul",
            "time_published": "2025-09-22T07:17:16Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon%20International%20Airport%20Terminal%201%20station",
            "title": "Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 station",
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