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  "response": {
    "Key": "US-BEG",
    "orig": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "BEG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Belgrade",
      "fullCity": "Belgrade, Serbia",
      "airport": "Nikola Tesla Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Belgrade?",
        "answer": "You can fly nonstop to Belgrade from two US cities: New York (JFK) and Chicago (ORD), both served by Air Serbia. New York offers 10 weekly flights and Chicago 6, with flight times around 9–10 hours. Travellers from other parts of the country typically connect through these hubs or via major European gateways like Frankfurt, Vienna, or Istanbul, which adds a stop but opens up many more departure cities. Choosing a departure city usually comes down to proximity to a nonstop gateway or the availability of convenient one-stop itineraries from a nearby airport.",
        "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come 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 identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "country_to_city"
        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Belgrade?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from the United States to Belgrade, available from New York (JFK) and Chicago (ORD). Both routes are operated by Air Serbia, with about 10 weekly flights from New York and 6 from Chicago. Flight times are roughly 9 hours from New York and just under 10 hours from Chicago.",
        "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in 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); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "country_to_city"
        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Belgrade?",
        "answer": "New York and Chicago are typically cheapest and easiest, with the most one-stop options via major European hubs. Air Serbia's nonstop from New York JFK is often the shortest itinerary. West Coast departures cost more and add at least four hours, requiring two stops."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Belgrade?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Belgrade are typically November and late January through March, excluding holidays. For the best fares, book about four to six weeks ahead and consider midweek departures on Tuesday or Wednesday, often in the early morning or late evening."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Belgrade?",
        "answer": "For flights from the United States to Belgrade, book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for a good balance of price and availability, but aim for 12 to 16 weeks if traveling during peak periods like summer, Christmas, or Serbian holidays such as Orthodox Easter."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Belgrade?",
        "answer": "For flights from the U.S. to Belgrade, baggage rules vary by airline and fare. Basic or light economy fares often exclude checked bags or charge a fee. Standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins usually allow two checked bags. Always verify with your airline, as policies differ and connecting carriers may apply their own rules."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Belgrade?",
        "answer": "On flights from the United States to Belgrade, afternoon and evening departures often offer lower fares compared to morning flights, particularly for long-haul segments. This pattern can vary by day of week and season, with midweek departures typically cheaper. Since most itineraries involve connections in major European hubs, pricing also depends on the timing of those connecting flights."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Belgrade?",
        "answer": "Flights to Belgrade typically offer economy and business class on the transatlantic leg, with some carriers providing premium economy on select routes; dedicated first class is not offered."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Belgrade airport?",
        "answer": "Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods, but there are several hotels nearby, such as the Hotel Marriott Belgrade City Center, reachable by shuttle or short taxi. The airport itself is clean and quiet at night, with armrest‑free seating in airside areas and a few armless sofas landside near the restaurants. For a more comfortable rest, the Air Serbia Premium Lounge offers showers, and public showers are reportedly available near Gate C2.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/belgrade-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Belgrade Airport Guide (BEG) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2018-08-23T17:45:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/belgrade-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Belgrade Nikola Tesla   Airport Reviews (BEG) – Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2025-05-20T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/serbia/belgrade/activities/belgrade_airport_to_city_center_transfers-XRFLWO?property=BEGXR",
            "title": "Belgrade Airport to City Center Transfers",
            "time_published": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/serbia/belgrade/activities/tasting_tour_of_belgrade_serbia_food_culture-XB67QW?property=BEGCY",
            "title": "Tasting Tour of Belgrade Serbia Food Culture",
            "time_published": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/housekeeping-supervisor-f-m-nb-in-belgrade-serbia-jid-81834",
            "title": "HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR (F/M/NB) job in , Belgrade, Serbia | Accor",
            "time_published": "2026-01-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/serbia/belgrade/activities/private_walking_tour_of_belgrade_and_old_zemun-XSEFDF",
            "title": "Private Walking Tour of Belgrade and Old Zemun",
            "time_published": "2026-03-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Belgrade airport?",
        "answer": "At Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, the main lounge is the Business Club in Terminal 2, located airside near Gate A4. It is accessible to Priority Pass members and American Express Platinum cardholders, as well as business-class passengers on select airlines. The lounge offers Wi-Fi, a selection of alcoholic beverages, and flight monitors, with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/serbia-republic-of/belgrade-nikola-tesla",
            "title": "Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport BEG Lounges - BEG Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BEG/Business-Club-2--XdKupo7MAN",
            "title": "Business Club at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/pt-PT/lounges/serbia/belgrade-nikola-tesla/beg-business-club",
            "title": "Business Club",
            "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/ng/en/dest/cy/belgrade",
            "title": "Flight to Belgrade (BEG) | Lufthansa",
            "time_published": "2026-01-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BEG",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | Amex DE",
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          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      }
    }
  }
}