{
  "response": {
    "Key": "PDG-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "PDG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Padang",
      "fullCity": "Padang, Sumatra",
      "airport": "Minangkabau Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Padang?",
        "answer": "From Padang you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia. Kuala Lumpur is the main gateway and connects you onward to Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and other cities. For a beach stay, fly into Langkawi or Penang directly if available via one stop in Kuala Lumpur."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Padang to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Padang, there are no non-stop flights to Malaysia. The quickest one-stop routes to Kuala Lumpur typically take around 3 to 4 hours, while flying to secondary cities like Penang or Johor Bahru usually takes 5 to 6 hours, depending on the layover. Eastbound and westbound times are similar due to the short distance."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Padang to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Padang to Malaysia. The most common one-stop routings connect through Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta. From Padang you can fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via a short domestic hop to Jakarta on carriers like Garuda Indonesia or Lion Air, then onward to Malaysia, with total travel times typically around 4 to 6 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Padang to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Padang to Malaysia you can fly AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines, often via Kuala Lumpur. Other options include Batik Air and Garuda via Jakarta."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For Malaysia, key destinations include Kuala Lumpur for its skyline and cuisine, Penang for street food and heritage, Langkawi for beaches, Malacca for history and Kota Kinabalu for nature and diving."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Padang to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens can enter Malaysia visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days. You must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online before departure and hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date. Entry rules can change, so verify requirements close to your travel date."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Padang?",
        "answer": "From Padang, your main gateway into Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which offers the most connections across the country and to regional destinations. Penang is a good choice if you are heading directly to the island or northern Malaysia, while Johor Bahru works for quick access to Singapore. There are no direct flights from the U.S. to Padang, so you would already be transiting through a regional hub like Kuala Lumpur or Singapore."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Since Padang, Sumatra to Malaysia is a short regional route, the best time to visit Malaysia is generally from March to early October for drier weather on the west coast including Kuala Lumpur and Penang, or April to September for the east coast and Borneo. However, as this route likely connects via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, flight times are typically 1 to 2 hours and prices are fairly stable year-round, with slight increases during school holidays and major festivals like Hari Raya."
      }
    }
  }
}