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    "Key": "LIS-MAD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LIS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Lisbon",
      "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal",
      "airport": "Humberto Delgado Airport"
    },
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      "code": "MAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain",
      "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Lisbon to Madrid takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Flights with a layover can extend the journey to around 3 to 5 hours, depending on the connection point. The return flight is typically similar in duration."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct non‑stop flights from Lisbon to Madrid — seven airlines operate the route with a combined 216 weekly flights. TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa, Elite Airways, and Ryanair all run daily service, while World2Fly flies six days a week (Monday through Saturday); Ryanair operates just two flights on Mondays. With so many carriers and frequencies, you can find departures from early morning through late evening every day.",
        "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. 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.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "There are no visa requirements for travel between Lisbon and Madrid for nationals of Portugal, Spain, or any other EU country, as both are in the Schengen Area. Non-EU nationals should hold a valid Schengen visa if required by their nationality, and must comply with the 90/180-day rule for short stays. Always check the latest entry requirements based on your specific passport before traveling."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Madrid?",
        "answer": "From Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, the fastest way to the city center is the metro (Line 8, about 15-20 minutes to Nuevos Ministerios), which is the most used option due to its frequency and low cost. Taxis are readily available with a flat fare of €30 to the central district, offering door-to-door convenience. Ride-share services like Uber and Cabify also operate, though they may have designated pickup points. Car rentals are available at the airport, but driving in central Madrid is challenging and parking is scarce. The Cercanías commuter train (lines C-1 and C-10) provides a quick alternative to Atocha station, especially useful for connections to the high-speed rail network.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available from Lisbon to Madrid. TAP Air Portugal operates two late departures daily at 21:15 and 22:15, Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) flies at 21:28 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, and Ryanair runs at 21:51 and 22:51 on Mondays. These are short hops of about an hour, so they all land the same night — typically around 23:00 to midnight local time — rather than the next morning.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "TAP Air Portugal (52 weekly flights, median fare around $90), Iberia (46 weekly flights, around $259), easyJet (39 weekly flights, around $121), Air Europa (31 weekly flights, around $138), Elite Airways (28 weekly flights, no fare data), Air Nostrum (18 weekly flights, no fare data), and Ryanair (2 weekly flights, no fare data) all operate non‑stop between Lisbon and Madrid. TAP, Iberia, easyJet, and Air Europa offer daily service, while Air Nostrum runs six days a week and Ryanair only on Mondays. TAP Air Portugal is the low‑fare leader at about $90, with easyJet and Air Europa also offering competitive fares.",
        "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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      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon flights can encounter minor delays. Early morning departures, particularly on TAP Air Portugal, offer the best punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Madrid?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "Bring your national ID card or passport, ensure any visa requirements are met if applicable, and carry a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Madrid?",
        "answer": "Madrid has only one commercial airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), located about 12 km northeast of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Humberto Delgado Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach Humberto Delgado Airport from downtown Lisbon is the Aerobus shuttle, which runs every 20–25 minutes and takes about 25 minutes on Line 2. Public city buses (numbers 5, 22, 44, 45, and 83) are the cheapest option and serve various areas, though they make more stops. Taxis and ride‑share services are available at ranks outside Arrivals and Departures, offering a door‑to‑door trip in around 15–20 minutes with a surcharge from the airport. If you drive, on‑airport parking is available, but traffic can be heavy; there is no direct train to the terminal, but nearby stations like Gare do Oriente connect to the metro and can be reached by taxi.",
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            "url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com",
            "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal"
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            "url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_transport.html",
            "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Travel, Transport: Travel at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal",
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            "url": "https://lisbonairport.net/lisbon-airport-transfers/bus/",
            "title": "Getting to Lisbon Airport by Bus",
            "time_published": "2019-03-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://lisbonairport.net",
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Madrid airport?",
        "answer": "Madrid Airport (MAD) offers Air Rooms, a landside hotel in Terminal 4, with private rooms available for overnight stays or shorter blocks, plus shower facilities. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the airport, but nearby hotels like the ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas are connected by shuttle. For a more comfortable rest, Terminal 4S has padded reclining chairs with power outlets past Gate 17.",
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            "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/place/hotels-adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas-airport-ci266.html",
            "title": "Hotels near Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid: book with all.accor.com",
            "time_published": "2026-04-21T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/madrid-barajas-airport-guide.htm",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport?",
        "answer": "At Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport you’ll find currency exchange offices and free unlimited Wi‑Fi throughout all terminals. Prayer rooms and multi‑faith chapels are available in several terminals, including Terminal 1 and Terminal 4. The currency exchange counters are located in the arrivals and departures areas of Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4, while the free Wi‑Fi network “AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA” can be accessed in all public zones.",
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            "url": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/madrid-duty-free.html&t=t2",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on the Lisbon–Madrid nonstop route are the Boeing 737-800 (Air Europa), the Embraer 190 (TAP Air Portugal), and the Airbus A320 family (Iberia and TAP), with the Canadair Regional Jet 1000 (Iberia) and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Air Europa) also appearing regularly. EasyJet also serves the route, though the specific aircraft type isn't published. The exact model varies by day and airline, but travelers can generally expect Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment to be widely available on these short-haul jets.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance (TAP Air Portugal), oneworld (Iberia, plus its regional partner Air Nostrum), and SkyTeam (Air Europa) all operate nonstop from Lisbon to Madrid. easyJet, Ryanair, and Elite Airways also fly the route but belong to no global alliance.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Lisbon?",
        "answer": "At Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), the main lounge after security in Terminal 1 is the ANA Lounge near Gate 22 on Floor 6, open daily from 04:00 to 23:00 and accessible to Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and some business-class passengers. It offers complimentary alcoholic drinks (up to three), a smoking room, and a paid business center, with smart casual dress required. TAP Portugal likely operates its own lounge for premium passengers, but details are not confirmed. No other independent lounges are verified at this airport.",
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela",
            "title": "Lisbon Airport LIS Lounges - LIS Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela/lis6-ana-lounge-lisbon",
            "title": "ANA Lounge Lisbon LIS AIRPORT Terminal 1 Lisbon Portela | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_airlines.html",
            "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Airlines and Terminals: Airlines at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "On Lisbon–Madrid flights, baggage rules vary by airline and fare. Basic economy often excludes checked luggage, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium fares offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Lisbon to Madrid?",
        "answer": "Flights from Lisbon to Madrid usually offer Economy class, with flat‑bed Business class available on some flights; Premium Economy is uncommon on this short route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary; flexible and premium fares often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy tickets rarely do."
      }
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