{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MNL-TW",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MNL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Manila",
      "fullCity": "Manila, Philippines",
      "airport": "Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "TW",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Taiwan"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Taiwan can I fly to from Manila?",
        "answer": "From Manila you can fly non-stop to Taipei (Taoyuan) with multiple carriers. Kaohsiung is reachable with a short connection in Taipei. Taipei is the main gateway for culture and business, while Kaohsiung offers a more southern, port-city feel with easy access to Kenting beaches."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Manila to Taiwan?",
        "answer": "From Manila to Taipei, non-stop flights take about 2 hours. One-stop routes to other cities like Kaohsiung typically take 5 to 8 hours, depending on the connection. Eastbound and westbound times are similar due to the short distance."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Manila to Taiwan?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Manila to Taiwan. Multiple airlines operate direct services to Taipei, and some also fly to Kaohsiung. Flight time to Taipei is around 2 hours. If you need to reach other cities, one-stop connections via Taipei are common, adding 1–3 hours to your total travel time."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Manila to Taiwan?",
        "answer": "From Manila to Taiwan non-stop choices include Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, EVA Air, China Airlines and PAL. One-stop via Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific is common."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Manila to Taiwan?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Taiwan are typically February, March, and September through early November, steering clear of peak summer (June–August) and major holidays like Lunar New Year and Christmas when fares jump. Midweek departures — especially Tuesday and Wednesday — and early-morning or late-night flights tend to offer the lowest prices. Booking about six to eight weeks ahead usually delivers the best value on this route.",
        "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."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Manila to Taiwan?",
        "answer": "For flights from Manila to Taiwan, booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead is generally a good window, though this shorter-haul route may not require the extended lead times typical of transatlantic travel, and you can often find competitive fares closer to departure outside peak holiday periods.",
        "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. 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 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. 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 Taiwan?",
        "answer": "Taiwan's top cities include Taipei for culture and night markets, Taichung for art and nature, Tainan for history and temples, Kaohsiung for its harbor and climate, and Hualien for Taroko Gorge access."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Manila to Taiwan?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens traveling from Manila to Taiwan for short tourist visits generally do not need a visa and can stay up to 90 days. No electronic travel authorization is required, but entry rules can change, so verify current requirements before departure."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Taiwan?",
        "answer": "The best times to visit Taiwan are March to May and September to November, with mild weather and fewer crowds than the hot, rainy summer. Summer (June to August) is peak season with higher prices, especially in Taipei and along the coasts."
      }
    }
  }
}