{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MES-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MES",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medan",
      "fullCity": "Medan, Sumatra",
      "airport": "Soewondo Air Force Base"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Medan?",
        "answer": "From Medan you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Kuala Lumpur is the main gateway with connections to Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Penang is ideal for food and heritage. One-stop options via Kuala Lumpur reach most Malaysian cities."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Medan to Kuala Lumpur, non-stop flights usually take about 1 hour. One-stop itineraries to other Malaysian cities like Penang or Kota Kinabalu often take 4 to 6 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Medan to Malaysia. Non-stop routes include Medan to Kuala Lumpur on AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air, and Medan to Penang on AirAsia and Firefly. Flight time to Kuala Lumpur is about one hour. If flying to other Malaysian cities, a connection in Kuala Lumpur is common, with total travel times around three to five hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Medan to Malaysia you can fly nonstop with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, or Lion Air. One-stop options include Singapore Airlines via Singapore."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Medan to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen, you can enter Malaysia for short tourist visits without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. No electronic travel authorization is currently required, but you must have a passport valid for at least six months. Entry rules can change, so verify with official sources before you travel."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Medan?",
        "answer": "From Medan, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main gateway with the most connections, plus easy train and bus links to the rest of the country. Penang is a great alternative for direct access to the island’s beaches and cuisine. Langkawi suits a resort-focused trip with fewer flight options."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For Malaysia, the best time is generally February to April and August to October, when you can avoid the heaviest monsoon rains on both coasts. These periods offer a good balance of sunny weather and fewer tourists, especially in popular spots like Kuala Lumpur and Penang."
      }
    }
  }
}