{
  "response": {
    "Key": "HKG-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HKG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Hong Kong",
      "fullCity": "Hong Kong, Hong Kong",
      "airport": "Hong Kong Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Hong Kong?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong there are non-stop flights to Seoul Incheon, served by multiple airlines daily. Busan is reachable with a short connection, usually through Seoul. Travelers choose Seoul for culture and history or Busan for beaches and coastal scenery, with fast KTX trains linking the two cities."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong to Seoul, non-stop flights take about 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours. One-stop routes to Seoul or Busan often total 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover. Eastbound and westbound times are similar due to the short distance and north-south routing."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are frequent non-stop flights from Hong Kong to South Korea. You can fly directly to Seoul Incheon on airlines like Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, HK Express and Jeju Air, with flight times around 3 to 3.5 hours. Some carriers also offer non-stop service to Busan. These routes operate daily and provide convenient access to major Korean cities without connections."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong to Korea you often fly Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Asiana, plus China Eastern and other regional carriers via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Hong Kong to Seoul are typically late winter (February) and late autumn (November), outside of major holidays. Midweek departures — especially Tuesday or Wednesday — and early-morning or late-night flights tend to offer the lowest fares on this route. Peak summer (July–August), Christmas, Chinese New Year, and the Korean Chuseok holiday usually bring significantly higher prices, and booking roughly two to three months ahead is your best window for a good deal.",
        "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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Korea?",
        "answer": "For South Korea, most U.S. travelers fly into Seoul for history and K-culture, then visit coastal Busan for beaches and seafood, ancient Gyeongju for UNESCO sites and Jeju Island for nature and relaxation."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen traveling from Hong Kong to South Korea for a short tourist visit, you do not need a visa but you must obtain a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) before departure. Rules can change, so confirm current K-ETA requirements prior to your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Korea are best to fly into from Hong Kong?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong to Korea, Incheon near Seoul is the clear choice for most long-haul flights, excellent train links, and onward travel. Gimpo is useful for quick domestic hops, while Gimhae in Busan suits those heading to the south or coastal areas, though direct options are fewer."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "For Korea, mid-March to May and September to mid-November offer comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the hot, humid summer peak, with spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage adding extra appeal."
      }
    }
  }
}