{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SAL-NI",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SAL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Salvador",
      "fullCity": "San Salvador, El Salvador",
      "airport": "Arnulfo Romero Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "NI",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Nicaragua"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Nicaragua can I fly to from San Salvador?",
        "answer": "From San Salvador you can fly non-stop to Managua on Avianca. Managua is the main international gateway and connects you to domestic destinations like Corn Island or Bluefields. Travelers choose Managua for business or transit to colonial cities such as León and Granada."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Salvador to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from San Salvador to Managua typically take 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes. One-stop routes are uncommon on this short corridor but can extend total travel time to 3 to 5 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua. Avianca operates direct service from San Salvador to Managua. Flight time is around one hour. This is the primary non-stop route between the two countries."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Salvador to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop to Managua. One-stop options include Copa via Panama City and American via Miami."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "In Nicaragua, key destinations include Granada for colonial charm, León for culture and volcanoes, San Juan del Sur for beaches, Ometepe Island for nature and Managua as the entry hub."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from San Salvador to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens traveling from San Salvador to Nicaragua for short tourist visits typically do not need a visa, but must purchase a tourist card on arrival. Entry rules can change, so verify current requirements with Nicaraguan authorities before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Nicaragua are best to fly into from San Salvador?",
        "answer": "From San Salvador you will fly into Managua's Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, which is the only Nicaraguan airport receiving international flights from El Salvador. It serves as the main gateway for both business and leisure travel, with good road connections to Granada, León and the Pacific beaches. There are no direct flights from San Salvador to the smaller tourist airports like Costa Esmeralda, so Managua is your only practical entry point."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "The best time to visit Nicaragua is during the dry season from December to April, when you'll find sunny skies and less rain. This period is peak season, so prices and crowds are higher especially around Christmas and Easter. May and November are transitional months with occasional showers, lower prices and fewer tourists. The rainy season from June to October offers lush landscapes and the lowest prices but can bring heavy downpours and some travel disruptions."
      }
    }
  }
}