{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MES-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MES",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medan",
      "fullCity": "Medan, Sumatra",
      "airport": "Soewondo Air Force Base"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Medan?",
        "answer": "From Medan you can fly non-stop to Penang and Kuala Lumpur, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport being the main gateway for connections to other Malaysian cities like Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Travelers choose Penang for heritage and food, or Kuala Lumpur to connect onward by train or flight."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Medan to Kuala Lumpur, non-stop flights normally take about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. To Penang, direct flights are around 50 minutes. One-stop itineraries to other Malaysian cities like Kota Kinabalu often total 4 to 6 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Medan to several cities in Malaysia. You can fly directly to Kuala Lumpur with airlines like AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Citilink, with a flight time of about 1 hour. There are also non-stop flights to Penang on AirAsia, Citilink, and Lion Air, taking roughly 50 minutes, and to Johor Bahru on AirAsia. These short hops make Medan a convenient gateway to Malaysia."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Medan to Malaysia you can fly AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines non-stop, or Batik Air and Garuda via their hubs."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Medan, popular Malaysian cities include Kuala Lumpur for dining and Petronas Towers, Penang for heritage and street food, Malacca for history, Langkawi for beaches and Kota Kinabalu for nature."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen, you can enter Malaysia for short tourist stays without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. No electronic travel authorization is required as of now, but entry rules can change, so verify current requirements before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Medan?",
        "answer": "From Medan, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the primary gateway with the most flight options and connections across Malaysia. Penang is a convenient alternative for northern Malaysia and beach destinations, while Johor Bahru works well for accessing Singapore or southern resorts. Flight times are short, typically under two hours."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For Malaysia, the best time is generally March to early May or September to November, when the weather is relatively dry on the west coast and in Kuala Lumpur, and crowds are lighter than during the June-August peak season."
      }
    }
  }
}