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    "Key": "MAD-CO",
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      "code": "MAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain",
      "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport"
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      "code": "CO",
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      "country": "Colombia"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Colombia can I fly to from Madrid?",
        "answer": "From Madrid you can fly non-stop to Bogotá and Medellín. One-stop options via Bogotá or Panama City let you reach Cartagena, Cali and Barranquilla. Choose Bogotá for culture and connections, Medellín for innovation and spring-like weather, or Cartagena for Caribbean beaches and history."
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      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Madrid to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Madrid to Bogotá, non-stop flights take about 10 hours westbound and roughly 9 hours eastbound. One-stop routes to cities like Medellín or Cartagena typically last 13 to 16 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Madrid to Colombia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Madrid to Colombia. Several airlines operate direct services to Bogotá, and in some seasons also to Medellín or Cartagena. Iberia and Avianca are the main carriers on these routes. Flight time to Bogotá is about 10 to 11 hours westbound, and slightly shorter eastbound."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Madrid to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Madrid to Colombia you can fly nonstop with Avianca, Iberia, Air Europa or Plus Ultra, or connect via hubs like Bogotá, Panama City or Miami."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Colombia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Colombia is typically midweek, with Thursday offering the lowest average fares and Sunday the highest. Morning departures tend to be the most affordable time of day, while late-night and evening flights are pricier. Booking well in advance and avoiding peak summer and major holidays will help you secure lower fares, as those periods see significantly higher prices.",
        "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 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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. 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."
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Madrid to Colombia?",
        "answer": "For flights from Madrid to Colombia, aim to book about 6 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of availability and price, as typical fares hover around $1,357 but early birds can snag deals under $1,105.",
        "methodology": "Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. 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. 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."
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      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Colombia?",
        "answer": "In Colombia, travelers often choose Bogotá for culture and dining, Medellín for innovation and nightlife, Cartagena for colonial charm and beaches, Cali for salsa, and the Coffee Region for landscapes."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Madrid to Colombia?",
        "answer": "Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist visits to Colombia. They can stay visa-free for up to 90 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Colombia are best to fly into from Madrid?",
        "answer": "From Madrid to Colombia, Bogotá El Dorado is the main hub with the most international connections and domestic flights to the rest of the country. Medellín José María Córdova offers a good alternative for the coffee region and the Caribbean coast, while Cartagena works best for beach and resort stays."
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      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Colombia?",
        "answer": "Colombia sits near the equator so temperatures vary more by altitude than season. The driest months in much of the country are December to March and July to August. April to June and September to November see more rain but fewer tourists and lower prices. Coastal areas like Cartagena stay warm year-round while Bogotá is cooler and sees two rainy seasons."
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        "question": "How do I get to Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Madrid city center, the fastest and most popular option is the Metro Line 8 (pink line) from Nuevos Ministerios, which reaches all terminals in about 15-25 minutes and costs only a standard metro fare. The 203 Exprés Aeropuerto bus runs 24/7 between Atocha and the airport, and there are also direct shuttle buses (Línea 200 from Avenida de América) plus intercity coach services from companies like Alsa, Avanzabus, and FlixBus at T1 and T4. Taxis and ride-share are more expensive but convenient, and driving is possible with official Aena parking at each terminal, though parking can be costly.",
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