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      "code": "VNS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Varanasi",
      "fullCity": "Varanasi, India",
      "airport": "Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport"
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      "code": "IN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "India"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in India can I fly to from Varanasi?",
        "answer": "From Varanasi you can fly non-stop to several Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. One-stop connections via Delhi or Mumbai open up most other destinations. Delhi is the primary hub for northern India and international connections, while Mumbai is the gateway to the west and south."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Varanasi to India?",
        "answer": "Varanasi is already in India, so you wouldn't need a flight to reach the country. If you're asking about flights from Varanasi to other Indian cities, non-stop flights to Delhi take about 1 hour 20 minutes, while flights to Mumbai are around 2 hours 15 minutes."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Varanasi to India?",
        "answer": "Since Varanasi is already in India, there are no international flights to the country as a whole. Within India you can fly non-stop from Varanasi to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru on airlines such as IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, with flight times typically ranging from one to two and a half hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Varanasi to India?",
        "answer": "Domestic flights within India from Varanasi are operated by IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Vistara, with non-stop and one-stop connections via major cities."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in India?",
        "answer": "I notice the origin is Varanasi within India, so I'll focus on domestic highlights. Top destinations include Delhi for historic sites, Agra for the Taj Mahal, Jaipur for forts, Goa for beaches, and Kerala for backwaters."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit India?",
        "answer": "For India, November to March brings cooler, drier weather across most regions, making it the most comfortable time for sightseeing in Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan and Kerala. Summer from April to June is extremely hot and humid, while the monsoon from July to September brings heavy rain."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is located about 26 km northwest of Varanasi city center. The most popular and economical way to reach the airport is by prepaid taxi or app-based ride‑share, which offer door‑to‑door convenience. Public buses and shared shuttle vans also operate on the route, though they are less frequent and can be crowded. Driving yourself is possible with parking available at the terminal, but traffic can be unpredictable.",
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