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    "Key": "CAI-JED",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CAI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cairo",
      "fullCity": "Cairo, Egypt",
      "airport": "Cairo Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "JED",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Jeddah",
      "fullCity": "Jeddah, Saudi Arabia",
      "airport": "King Abdulaziz Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. The return flight is similar, around 2 hours and 10 to 20 minutes. Multiple airlines offer direct service, with EgyptAir and Saudia providing frequent flights."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of direct flights from Cairo to Jeddah. Eight airlines operate non‑stop: EgyptAir (MS), Saudia (SV), Flynas (XY), Air Cairo (SM), Flyadeal (F3), Nesma Airlines (NE), Nile Air (NP), and Air Arabia Egypt (E5), together offering hundreds of weekly flights — service runs daily across all carriers.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements exist for travel between Cairo and Jeddah. Egyptian nationals can obtain a Saudi eVisa or visa on arrival for tourism, Umrah (outside Hajj season), and business, provided they meet eligibility criteria. Saudi nationals do not need a visa to enter Egypt and can stay visa‑free for up to 90 days. Travelers of other nationalities should check specific visa requirements for both Saudi Arabia and Egypt based on their citizenship."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Jeddah?",
        "answer": "At Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport, taxis are the most common way to reach the city center, with a 19 km trip that's quickest, though ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem are widely used and often preferred for fixed pricing. A new Haramain High Speed Rail station connects the airport to central Jeddah and Mecca, offering a fast, comfortable alternative when schedules align. Car rentals are available from major agencies for those wanting flexibility, but traffic can be heavy. Public buses exist but are less frequent and slower, making them a rare choice for visitors. Overall, ride-hailing and taxis dominate, with the train gaining popularity for its speed.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiddah_International_Airport",
            "title": "King Abdulaziz International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-12T07:01:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%20Abdulaziz%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "King Abdulaziz International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-22T18:48:19Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Saudi%20Arabia",
            "title": "List of airports in Saudi Arabia",
            "time_published": "2026-04-10T16:21:57Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Saudi_Arabia",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-01T23:08:06Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_bin_Abdulaziz_International_Airport",
            "title": "King Abdullah International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-31T22:05:44Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Yes, red‑eye flights from Cairo to Jeddah are widely available nonstop. Seven carriers operate overnight departures — Flynas (XY), EgyptAir (MS), Saudia (SV), Flyadeal (F3), Air Cairo (SM), Nesma Airlines (NE), and Nile Air (NP) — with departures generally between 9:00 PM and 11:55 PM. The short flight time means most of these land the same night, typically before midnight; only the very latest departures (around 11:25–11:55 PM) arrive in the early hours just after midnight.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "EgyptAir, Saudia, flynas, Air Cairo, flyadeal, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, and Air Arabia Egypt all operate non‑stop flights from Cairo to Jeddah. EgyptAir runs the most frequent service with 198 weekly flights, followed by Saudia at 186, flynas at 102, Air Cairo at 89, flyadeal at 70, Nesma Airlines at 42, Nile Air at 21, and Air Arabia Egypt at 14. Typical median fares are not provided for this route, so no per‑carrier pricing is available.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cairo and Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Cairo and Jeddah include Riyadh, Jeddah’s own King Abdulaziz International Airport for domestic connections, Amman, and Dubai. Riyadh offers frequent short flights and efficient transfers within Saudi Arabia. Amman provides a geographically direct routing with minimal detour. Dubai serves as a major hub with extensive connections and streamlined transit, though it adds some flight time. All these options keep total travel time competitive, typically under 6–8 hours with layovers."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "On-time departures on this route are generally reliable, though occasional air traffic or operational delays can occur. Early flights, particularly on Saudia, tend to have the best punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "November to March offers milder temperatures and lower humidity, avoiding the extreme summer heat."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid Saudi visa, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates such as meningitis."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Jeddah has one main airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport, which serves all commercial flights and is about 19 km north of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Cairo Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cairo, the Cairo Metro Line 3 extension now reaches the airport, making it a fast and affordable public transit option. Official airport shuttle buses and public CTA buses also serve the route, while ride‑share apps and taxis are widely available for door‑to‑door convenience. Driving and parking at the airport is possible, though city traffic can be heavy, so the metro is often the quickest choice during peak times. Taxis and ride‑shares are the most popular for travelers with luggage, offering a moderate cost compared to the very low metro fare.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Cairo",
            "title": "Transport in Cairo",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:21:32Z"
          },
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            "title": "Transport in Cairo",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:21:32Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cairo_Airport",
            "title": "El Cairo Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:39:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Cairo%20Airport",
            "title": "El Cairo Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-03-09T20:05:13Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo_Metro",
            "title": "Cairo Metro",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-18T16:48:52Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Jeddah airport?",
        "answer": "Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport has a transit hotel inside the new Terminal 1, available airside for passengers in transit. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are reported, and the other terminals (North and Hajj) lack on-site sleeping facilities. For those outside Terminal 1, several nearby hotels offer shuttle services, though none are directly connected to the terminals.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/jeddah-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Jeddah Airport Guide (JED) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:00:48Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiddah_International_Airport",
            "title": "King Abdulaziz International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-12T07:01:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%20Abdulaziz%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "King Abdulaziz International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-22T18:48:19Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/jeddah-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Jeddah King Abdulaziz   Airport Reviews (JED) – Sleeping in Airports",
            "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2025-10-01T16:28:36Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/saudi-arabia/jeddah/activities/jeddah_to_jeddah_king_abdulaziz_airport_jed_departure_transfer-X7HYYA?property=JEDSI",
            "title": "Jeddah to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport(JED) - Departure Transfer",
            "time_published": "2026-02-25T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://airpaz.com/en/airports/king-abdulaziz-international-airport-jed",
            "title": "King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) information - Airpaz",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:55:09Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at King Abdulaziz Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "King Abdulaziz International Airport offers prayer rooms and currency exchange offices. The main terminal and Hajj Terminal include prayer rooms, and currency exchange services are available throughout the airport. Free Wi‑Fi is provided across the terminals, though specific terminal locations are not detailed.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiddah_International_Airport",
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          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_International_Airport",
            "title": "King Abdullah International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:05:49Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%20Abdullah%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "King Abdullah International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-31T22:05:44Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_bin_Abdulaziz_International_Airport",
            "title": "King Abdullah International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-31T22:05:44Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "On the Cairo–Jeddah route the most common aircraft types are the Airbus A320-100, the Airbus A330, and the Airbus A321-100, with a Boeing 737-800 also appearing on some flights. The exact aircraft varies by day and airline, but the A320 family and A330 are the workhorses here. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these carriers, though specifics depend on the airline and individual aircraft configuration.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Cairo to Jeddah are operated by EgyptAir (Star Alliance) and Saudia (SkyTeam), alongside six unaligned carriers — flynas, Air Cairo, flyadeal, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, and Air Arabia Egypt — that belong to no global alliance. Other alliances may serve this route via connections, but the only alliance members flying it nonstop are EgyptAir and Saudia.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cairo?",
        "answer": "Cairo Airport (CAI) has several lounge options across its terminals. Emirates operates a dedicated lounge in Terminal 2 for First and Business Class passengers and Skywards Platinum/Gold members, offering seating for 152 and complimentary dining. Plaza Premium runs CAC Lounges in Terminals 1, 2, 3E, and 3S, accessible via Priority Pass or by paying at the door, with a typical 2‑hour stay limit. Ahlein Premium and Ahlein‑Emerald Lounges are also available in Terminal 2.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CAI",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Cairo International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CAI",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/egypt/cairo-international",
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            "url": "https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-opens-first-dedicated-airport-lounge-in-cairo",
            "title": "Emirates Opens First Dedicated Airport Lounge in Cairo",
            "time_published": "2018-07-12T06:18:33Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies on this route depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares typically exclude checked bags, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer increased allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cairo to Jeddah?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cairo to Jeddah typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this short‑haul route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare, but flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares usually do not."
      }
    }
  }
}