{
  "response": {
    "Key": "HKT-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HKT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Phuket",
      "fullCity": "Phuket, Phuket Island",
      "airport": "Phuket Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Phuket?",
        "answer": "From Phuket you can fly non-stop to Seoul Incheon with Korean Air and Jin Air, and sometimes to Seoul Gimpo. One-stop connections via Bangkok or Singapore serve Seoul, Busan, and Jeju. Seoul is the main gateway for culture and transit, while Busan offers coastal scenery and Jeju is a popular resort island."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Phuket to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Phuket to Seoul, non-stop flights take about 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours northbound, and returns are similar. One-stop routes to Seoul typically run 8 to 10 hours, while flying to Busan often requires a connection and takes 9 to 12 hours."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Phuket to Korea?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Phuket to Korea. Most itineraries connect through a regional hub such as Bangkok, Singapore or Hong Kong, giving total travel times of roughly 7 to 10 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Phuket to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Phuket to Korea you can fly Korean Air, Asiana, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and other carriers via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Phuket to Korea?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Phuket to Korea is generally outside the peak summer months and major holidays, when demand is lower. Midweek departures — especially Tuesday and Wednesday — and early-morning or late-evening flights tend to offer better value than weekend or midday travel. Booking a few months ahead and avoiding the July–August peak and holiday periods like Lunar New Year usually yields the most affordable fares.",
        "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Korea?",
        "answer": "Seoul is the vibrant capital with historic palaces and modern culture. Busan offers beaches and seafood. Gyeongju is known for ancient Silla heritage. Jeju Island features volcanic landscapes and coastal scenery. Incheon is a gateway with a lively Chinatown and parks."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Phuket to Korea?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens visiting Korea for a short tourist stay generally do not need a visa but must obtain a K-ETA electronic travel authorization before departure. Rules can change, so always check the latest K-ETA requirements directly with Korean immigration authorities before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Korea are best to fly into from Phuket?",
        "answer": "From Phuket to Korea, Incheon International Airport near Seoul is the primary gateway with the most flight options and excellent train connections across the country. Gimhae International Airport in Busan is a good alternative for the southern region, while Jeju International Airport suits those heading directly to Jeju Island."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "For Korea, late March to late May and September to early November offer mild weather, cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and fewer crowds than the hot, rainy summer peak."
      }
    }
  }
}