{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MCO-PAP",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "PAP",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Port-au-Prince",
      "fullCity": "Port-au-Prince, Haiti",
      "airport": "Toussaint Louverture Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Orlando (MCO) to Port-au-Prince (PAP) typically takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. With a layover, common connecting cities include Miami or Fort Lauderdale, bringing total travel time to roughly 5 to 7 hours. The return flight is similar in duration."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Orlando to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Orlando to Port-au-Prince. U.S. citizens need a valid U.S. passport and must obtain a Haitian visa in advance from a Haitian embassy or consulate. Non-U.S. citizens may have different requirements depending on their nationality, and should check with Haitian authorities. For the return, Haitian nationals require a valid visa to enter the United States."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "At Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport, ground transportation is limited. Taxis are the primary and most used option, though they are unmetered and fares should be negotiated in advance. Official airport taxis are available outside the terminal and offer a safer choice. Ride-share services like Uber do not operate in Haiti. There is no mass transit connecting the airport to the city center, and public buses or tap-taps are not recommended for travelers due to safety and reliability concerns. Car rentals are possible but driving in Port-au-Prince is chaotic, with poor road conditions and heavy traffic, so hiring a private driver is often preferred. For a typical trip to central Port-au-Prince, expect a twenty to thirty minute drive depending on traffic."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Orlando (MCO) to Port-au-Prince (PAP). There are no nonstop red-eyes on this route, and no connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found in the schedule data.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "redeye_flights"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Orlando and Port-au-Prince include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Panama City. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer short, frequent connections and minimal backtracking, keeping total travel time low. Panama City provides a southern hub with efficient transfers via Copa Airlines, though it adds more flying time. Note that U.S. citizens do not need a visa for Haiti, and transit through these hubs is visa‑free for eligible nationalities."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance can be inconsistent due to operational constraints in Port‑au‑Prince. Morning departures on Spirit and JetBlue tend to be more reliable than later flights."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "November to March offers the most comfortable weather with lower humidity, cooler temperatures, and less rain, avoiding the hot, wet summer months and hurricane season peaks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay. No visa is required for U.S. citizens for stays up to 90 days, but you must pay a tourist fee on arrival. Carry proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and check for any required vaccinations such as yellow fever."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "Port-au-Prince is served by Toussaint Louverture International Airport, the sole commercial airport for the city. It is located about 10 km north of downtown Port-au-Prince and handles all international and domestic flights, with no alternative airports for commercial travel."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando to MCO, Lynx bus routes 11 and 51 are the cheapest but take about an hour. Rideshares and taxis take 20–30 minutes and are more popular. Shuttle vans and on‑site parking are also available."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Port-au-Prince airport?",
        "answer": "There are no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods at Port-au-Prince Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Nearby hotels like the NH Haiti El Rancho or the Marriott Port-au-Prince Hotel are a short drive away but are not directly connected by an airport shuttle service."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Toussaint Louverture Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Toussaint Louverture International Airport has a currency exchange office in the main terminal, no dedicated prayer rooms or chapels, and free Wi‑Fi is available in limited areas."
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and Port-au-Prince airports?",
        "answer": "Orlando International provides wheelchair assistance and has a children's play area in the main terminal; request help via your airline at least 48 hours in advance. Port-au-Prince Toussaint Louverture International offers limited wheelchair assistance, with no dedicated children's play areas; passengers should coordinate directly with their airline in advance."
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Orlando to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "No nonstop flights operate between Orlando (MCO) and Port-au-Prince (PAP), and the schedule data shows no one-stop itineraries on this route — any service would require at least two stops, so no single airline alliance can be identified from the carriers that actually operate it. Travelers should expect multi-connection itineraries, and the specific alliances involved will depend on the routing chosen.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "At Orlando International, the Club at MCO in the main terminal is the primary lounge, accessible via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or day pass. It offers complimentary snacks, drinks, Wi‑Fi, and a quiet seating area. There are no airline‑branded lounges at this airport."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "On flights from Orlando to Port-au-Prince, baggage policies vary by airline. Basic Economy fares typically exclude a checked bag and may limit carry-on to a personal item only. Standard economy often includes one free checked bag and a carry-on, while premium cabins allow more."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Port-au-Prince?",
        "answer": "Orlando to Port-au-Prince flights typically offer Economy only, with no Premium Economy or flat-bed Business class available on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, whereas restrictive economy fares often do not."
      }
    }
  }
}