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      "city": "Kathmandu",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from the United States to Kathmandu, so travelers connect through major international hubs such as Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, or Delhi. Most departures from the US route through one of these gateway cities, with common starting points including New York, Washington, and Chicago, though any large US airport can feed into these connections. Flight durations from the US to Kathmandu typically range from 19 to 24 hours total depending on the connection and layover. Travelers generally choose their departure city based on proximity to home and the frequency of flights to these connecting hubs, with East Coast airports often offering slightly shorter overall journeys.",
        "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.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from the United States to Kathmandu, so a typical nonstop flight time cannot be given for any U.S. departure city. Travelers from the U.S. generally connect through a hub such as Doha, Istanbul, or Dubai, with total journey times commonly ranging from about 20 to 30 hours depending on the connection.",
        "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city 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); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from the United States to Kathmandu, Nepal. All travelers from US cities connect through a major international hub such as Doha, Istanbul, or Delhi before continuing to Kathmandu. Total travel time from key US departure cities typically ranges from about 18 to 22 hours depending on the gateway and connection.",
        "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.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "New York City is the cheapest U.S. gateway to Kathmandu, with round-trip fares from $939, followed by San Francisco at $1089. Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles also offer competitive fares, from $1148 to $1210. In total, around 13 U.S. cities provide service to Kathmandu, with typical round-trip fares on the route running about $1688.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from the United States to Kathmandu. Major carriers like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Etihad offer one-stop service via their hubs. Most belong to alliances such as oneworld, Star Alliance, or SkyTeam.",
        "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken 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).",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Kathmandu are typically February and September through November, avoiding the summer peak and December holidays. Midweek flights, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, often cost less, and red-eye departures from the West Coast can be more affordable than daytime options."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Fares from the United States to Kathmandu are typically lowest about 5 weeks before departure, so booking roughly a month ahead is a good practical window. Note that holidays and peak periods tend to sell out earlier, so for those dates you may want to book further in advance.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "US citizens need a visa to visit Kathmandu, Nepal as tourists. You can get it either as an e-visa online before travel or as a visa on arrival at the border. The visa allows a stay of 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": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "On flights from the US to Kathmandu, standard economy fares typically include one or two checked bags, while basic economy often excludes them or charges a fee. Premium cabins usually allow two or three bags. Because you will likely connect through the Gulf or South Asia, check the rules of each airline on your ticket, as they can differ by segment."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Morning departures tend to be the cheapest time of day for flights from the United States to Kathmandu, with typical fares around $1,960 compared to an average of $2,101 across all times. This is not a hard floor, but morning is the best window if you're looking to save on this route.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Tribhuvan Intl Airport to downtown Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Flights from the United States to Kathmandu, Nepal arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), the country's primary international gateway located about 6 km (3.7 mi) east of the city centre and the main tourist area of Thamel. There is no airport train or metro link, so the main ground transport options are pre-paid taxis available in the terminal building, ride-hailing services, and local buses connecting to the Kathmandu Valley ring road. A taxi or ride share typically takes around 20 to 40 minutes to reach downtown depending on traffic, while buses are slower and less predictable.",
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            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Nepal",
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      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Flights from the US to Kathmandu typically involve a connection and offer economy on all segments, while long-haul legs often include premium economy and lie-flat business class. First class is rare and appears only on select Middle Eastern or Asian carriers."
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      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Kathmandu airport?",
        "answer": "Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International) has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods in either terminal, and overnight sleeping is not permitted since the airport closes from about 12:30 AM to 6:30 AM. There are no dedicated rest zones or cots, though the Executive Lounge in the International Terminal (landside, 2nd floor) offers a rest area but no sleep facilities. Nearby hotels such as Hotel Black Diamond and Airport Diana Hotel are about 0.2 miles away, but no hotel shuttle service is currently provided.",
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            "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/kathmandu/ktmna/hoteldetail/amenities",
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        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Kathmandu airport?",
        "answer": "Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has two main lounges in the International Terminal: the Horizon Lounge by Soaltee (open 06:00–01:00) and the Executive Lounge (open 06:00–23:00). Both are accessible to Priority Pass and American Express Platinum cardholders, as well as eligible business class and elite status passengers. The Horizon Lounge offers light snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, workstations, Wi-Fi, newspapers, and wheelchair access.",
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/nepal/tribhuvan-international",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to Kathmandu, with a typical fare of $528 compared to the weekly average of $570. Midweek departures generally beat weekends on this route.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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