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    "Key": "MDE-IAD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington",
      "fullCity": "Washington, United States",
      "airport": "Washington Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Medellín (MDE) to Washington Dulles (IAD). The fastest one‑stop itineraries typically take 7 to 8 hours, often via Panama City (PTY) with Copa Airlines or via Miami (MIA) with American Airlines. Total travel time can extend to 10–12 hours depending on the connection duration and routing."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "For flights from Medellín to Washington, Colombian citizens need a U.S. visa unless they hold dual citizenship with a Visa Waiver Program country, in which case they must obtain ESTA authorization. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Colombia for tourism or business for stays up to 90 days, but they must have a valid passport and may need proof of onward travel. Travelers from Washington to Medellín face the same requirements: U.S. citizens can enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days, while Colombian citizens returning home need only their Colombian passport."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Washington?",
        "answer": "Washington Dulles (IAD) is about 26 miles west of downtown DC. The fastest option is usually a taxi or ride share (Uber/Lyft), taking 35–50 minutes and costing $60–80. The Silver Line Metrorail is the most-used public transit option: take the $5 Silver Line Express bus to Wiehle-Reston East station, then board the train to downtown (total about 60–75 minutes). Shared vans (SuperShuttle, Supreme Shuttle) and rental cars are also available, but Metrorail is the best balance of cost and reliability for most travelers.",
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            "url": "https://flydulles.com/flight-schedule-dulles-international-airport-iad",
            "title": "flydulles.com - Flight Schedule - Dulles International Airport (IAD)",
            "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://parking.flydulles.com/economy-parking",
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            "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/ipw-2017-archived",
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            "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/policefireems/fire-ems/fire-ems-washington-dulles-international-airport",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Medellín to Washington are May, September, and April, with average fares around $452–$459, while December is by far the most expensive month, averaging $772. January and March are also relatively pricey, averaging $574 and $536 respectively.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "For flights from Medellín to Washington, the best time to book is about 9 to 11 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $553. Booking around 65 days out can score the lowest price near $548. For summer or holiday travel, when demand spikes, aim for the earlier side of that window—roughly 10 to 11 weeks out—to avoid the sharper price hikes seen when booking too far in advance or too last-minute.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Medellín to Washington. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red‑eye are available: Avianca connects via Bogotá (BOG) with the overnight leg departing at 22:50 and arriving at 05:20, and also via San Salvador (SAL) departing at 22:05 and arriving at 04:20; Copa Airlines connects via Panama City (PTY) with the overnight leg departing at 22:29 and arriving at 04:21. All three red‑eye legs land in the early‑morning hours.",
        "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 Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Medellín to Washington Dulles; common one‑stop routings are operated by Copa via Panama City (about 15 daily connections), Avianca via Bogotá (around 13 daily), American via Miami (about 12 daily), United via Houston (roughly 4 daily), and JetBlue via Fort Lauderdale (around 3 daily). Typical per‑carrier fares are not available in the schedule data.",
        "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 Medellín and Washington?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Panama City, offering efficient connections and, in Panama, visa-free transit for many nationalities. These hubs keep total travel time competitive, with Miami providing the most frequent options."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally good, though afternoon thunderstorms in Medellín can cause delays. Early morning flights on Avianca or Copa tend to depart closer to schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Washington?",
        "answer": "April to May 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 Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Washington?",
        "answer": "Washington Dulles is the primary international gateway, located 26 miles west of downtown, and serves as a hub for United Airlines. Ronald Reagan National is just across the Potomac from central DC, ideal for domestic travellers, with a perimeter rule limiting long‑haul flights. Baltimore/Washington International is about 30 miles northeast of DC, offering a mix of domestic and some international routes, often with lower fares on Southwest."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Washington airport?",
        "answer": "Washington Dulles Airport has the Sleepbox Lounge airside with 16 sound-proof rooms for rest, but no on-site traditional hotel. The Washington Dulles Airport Marriott is on airport grounds and connected by a free shuttle that runs every 15 minutes. Several other nearby hotels also offer shuttle service.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-washington-dulles-airport.htm",
            "title": "Sleeping in Washington Dulles Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/iadap-washington-dulles-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=d2406702-e8ea-4b45-bb9b-69",
            "title": "Hotel near IAD Airport | Washington Dulles Airport Marriott",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/iadap-washington-dulles-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0",
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            "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/",
            "title": "Official Website of Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Washington Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) offers currency exchange through International Currency Exchange services. There is an interfaith chapel available for prayer and meditation. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the terminal.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/dulles-international-airport-nominated-2024-usa-todays-10best-shopping-large-airport-lounge",
            "title": "Dulles International Airport Nominated for 2024 USA Today’s ‘10Best’ Shopping, Large Airport & Lounge | flydulles.com",
            "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://flydulles.com/about-dulles-international",
            "title": "flydulles.com - About Dulles International",
            "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://mwaa.com/iad-rfi",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Medellín to Washington. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-leg aircraft are the Airbus A320-200 Neo (typically via Bogotá on Avianca) and the Boeing 737-800 (via Panama City on Copa), followed by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Miami on American or Houston on United). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these mainstream narrowbody 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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Medellín?",
        "answer": "At Medellín José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), the main lounge is The Lounge Medellin, available in both the domestic and international terminals, accessible via Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or day pass. Avianca also operates a VIP room for its business-class passengers and elite members. The domestic terminal additionally has a Harmony Lounge. These spaces offer Wi-Fi, complimentary drinks, and comfortable seating, with The Lounge Medellin featuring day beds and 24-hour access in the domestic area.",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international",
            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and ticket type. On Medellín–Washington flights, basic economy often excludes a checked bag; standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer greater allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Washington?",
        "answer": "Typical cabin options from Medellín to Washington include Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same-day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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