{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NI-SV",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NI",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Nicaragua"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SV",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "El Salvador"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Nicaragua can I fly from to reach El Salvador?",
        "answer": "From Nicaragua, Managua is the only practical departure airport for flights to El Salvador. Avianca operates a direct route to San Salvador. Travellers from other cities must first reach Managua, as regional flights from smaller airports are limited and often connect through Managua or San José, Costa Rica."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Which airports in El Salvador are the best to fly into from Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "Most flights from Nicaragua arrive at El Salvador International Airport near San Salvador. It is the country's main gateway and well connected to the capital and other cities by road. There are no other international airports commonly used for arrivals from Nicaragua."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Nicaragua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Managua to San Salvador typically take 1 hour. One-stop itineraries via San José or Panama City can extend the journey to 3 to 5 hours. Flight times are similar in both directions due to the short distance."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Nicaragua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Nicaragua to El Salvador are available on Avianca, connecting Managua to San Salvador non-stop in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. No other non-stop city pairs are currently served. If this route is unavailable, one-stop options via Panama City or San José add several hours."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airports in Nicaragua are usually cheapest for flying to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua is the primary and cheapest gateway for flights from Nicaragua to El Salvador, as it hosts all international carriers serving the route. There are no other international airports in Nicaragua offering direct or competitive connections to El Salvador, so travellers from smaller cities must first reach Managua by domestic transport."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Nicaragua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Managua to San Salvador are operated by Avianca and occasionally by Volaris El Salvador. One-stop options include Copa Airlines."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Nicaragua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "Nicaraguan citizens usually do not need a visa for short visits to El Salvador under the Central America-4 agreement, but requirements depend on nationality and purpose of travel. Always verify current entry rules with Salvadoran authorities before your trip."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within El Salvador after I arrive?",
        "answer": "El Salvador is compact, so buses are the main way to travel between cities. Arriving at San Salvador’s international airport gives you direct access to the country’s best bus connections and short drives to most destinations."
      }
    }
  }
}