{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SPK-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SPK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Sapporo",
      "fullCity": "Sapporo, Japan",
      "airport": "New Chitose Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Sapporo?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo you can fly non-stop to Seoul Incheon with several airlines, and seasonally to Busan. One-stop options via Tokyo or Osaka connect to Seoul Gimpo, Jeju, and Daegu. Travelers often choose Seoul for culture and city life, or Busan for beaches and a more relaxed pace, with high-speed trains linking major cities."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Sapporo to Korea?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Sapporo to Seoul take about 3 hours. One-stop routes to other Korean cities like Busan typically add 2 to 4 hours, for a total of 5 to 7 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Sapporo to Korea?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) to Seoul Incheon on airlines like Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and low-cost carriers such as Jeju Air and T'way Air, with a flight time of about 3 hours. If you're heading to Busan or other Korean cities, one-stop connections via Seoul or Tokyo are common, with total travel times around 5 to 7 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Sapporo to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo to Korea you can fly Korean Air, Asiana, Jeju Air, T'way and others, often via Seoul with nonstop and one-stop options."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Korea?",
        "answer": "Seoul is the main gateway with history and modern culture. Busan offers beaches and seafood, Gyeongju has ancient sites, and Jeju Island provides volcanic landscapes. All are reachable by short flights or high-speed train from Seoul."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Sapporo to Korea?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens visiting Korea for short-term tourism do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days, but you must have a valid K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) before boarding your flight. Rules can change, so verify current entry requirements close to your travel date."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Korea are best to fly into from Sapporo?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo to Korea, Incheon near Seoul is the top choice with the most flights and excellent train links across the country. Busan Gimhae is a solid alternative for southern regions and coastal resorts, while Jeju is ideal if you plan to stay on the island."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "For South Korea, April to May and September to October offer mild weather and lighter crowds than summer, with cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn."
      }
    }
  }
}