{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SV-NI",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SV",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "El Salvador"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "NI",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Nicaragua"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in El Salvador can I fly from to reach Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "From El Salvador, you can fly non-stop to Managua, Nicaragua, from San Salvador International Airport. There are no other practical departure airports for this route. Flights are short and frequent, making San Salvador the clear choice for convenience and price."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Which airports in Nicaragua are the best to fly into from El Salvador?",
        "answer": "The main gateway is Managua’s Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, which receives direct flights from San Salvador. From Managua you can connect to domestic destinations like the Corn Islands or take buses to León and Granada. For the Caribbean coast, consider flying into Bluefields or Puerto Cabezas via Managua."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from El Salvador to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "From San Salvador to Managua, non-stop flights typically take about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Flights with one stop in Panama City or San José can extend travel time to 4 to 7 hours. Return flight times are similar."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from El Salvador to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "There are non-stop flights from San Salvador to Managua. Avianca operates this route, typically taking around 1 hour and 15 minutes. No other non-stop city pairs are currently served, but one-stop options via San José or Panama City are available with longer travel times."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airports in El Salvador are usually cheapest for flying to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "San Salvador International Airport is effectively the only gateway from El Salvador to Nicaragua and consistently offers the most affordable and frequent flights. There are no other international airports in the country, so travellers from other regions must first connect domestically to San Salvador."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from El Salvador to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates frequent non-stop flights from San Salvador to Managua, with Copa offering one-stop connections via Panama City."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from El Salvador to Nicaragua?",
        "answer": "Citizens of El Salvador can enter Nicaragua without a visa for stays up to 90 days. Only a valid passport is required, but entry rules may vary for other nationalities or purposes, so check official guidance before travel."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within Nicaragua after I arrive?",
        "answer": "Within Nicaragua, buses are the main mode of transport, connecting most cities and towns. Domestic flights are limited to a few routes, such as Managua to the Corn Islands. Arriving in Managua gives you the best access to bus terminals and domestic flights."
      }
    }
  }
}