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    "Key": "CTS-KMQ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CTS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Sapporo",
      "fullCity": "Sapporo, Japan",
      "airport": "New Chitose Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KMQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Komatsu",
      "fullCity": "Komatsu, Japan",
      "airport": "Komatsu Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "The flight from Sapporo to Komatsu is about 520 miles and typically takes 1 hour and 35 minutes nonstop. The return leg is also 1 hour and 35 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference between directions.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways (ANA) flies non‑stop from Sapporo to Komatsu, with three daily departures at 11:55, 14:35, and 14:50 — service runs every day of the week. The flight takes about 95 minutes. No red‑eye non‑stop exists, but a connecting overnight option via Tokyo Haneda on JAL (departing Sapporo at 21:10) is available with a long layover.",
        "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. 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. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Komatsu?",
        "answer": "The main ground transportation option from Komatsu Airport is scheduled bus service to Komatsu Station (15 minutes), Kanazawa Station (40 minutes), and Fukui Station (1 hour). Taxis and rental cars are available at the airport, and Komatsu Station now offers high-speed Shinkansen connections to Kanazawa and Tokyo. The airport bus to Komatsu Station is the most used and fastest way into the city center, taking about 15 minutes. Ride-share services are not commonly available in this region of Japan.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Airport",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T20:07:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Station",
            "title": "Komatsu Station",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T18:26:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanazawa_Station",
            "title": "Kanazawa Station",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-13T05:45:07Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Sapporo (CTS) to Komatsu (KMQ), but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. On a representative day, Japan Airlines offers a red‑eye connection via Tokyo Haneda (HND): the overnight leg departs CTS at 21:10 and arrives HND at 22:55 the same night, then connects to Komatsu after an 8‑hour‑15‑minute layover.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways (ANA) operates non‑stop flights from Sapporo to Komatsu with 21 weekly departures, flying daily at mid‑day times. No other airlines offer non‑stop service on this route, though connecting itineraries may be available through other carriers.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Sapporo and Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities are Tokyo (Haneda or Narita) and Osaka (Itami or Kansai), which provide frequent domestic connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "April to May and October to November offer mild temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Since this is a domestic flight within Japan, you only need a valid Japanese national ID or passport; no visa or travel authorization is required. Bring a payment method for baggage fees if applicable, and carry any required vaccination certificates, though none are currently mandated for domestic travel."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Komatsu has a single airport, Komatsu Airport, located about 4 km from the city center, serving domestic and limited international flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to New Chitose Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Sapporo, the fastest and most convenient way to reach New Chitose Airport is the JR rapid train, which takes about 30 minutes without transfers and departs from the airport station located on the terminal's basement level. Airport shuttle buses and local buses also serve Sapporo city center and other Hokkaido destinations, with frequent departures from the first-floor bus stops. Taxis and ride-share services are available for direct door-to-door travel, while driving is possible with parking areas at the airport. The JR train is generally the most popular choice for speed and reliability, while buses offer a lower-cost alternative.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/access/bus/",
            "title": "Bus-Transportation｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/access/jr/",
            "title": "JR Line-Transportation｜New Chitose Airport"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/",
            "title": "New Chitose Airport",
            "favicon": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/ja/new-chitose/assets/common/favicon/180x180.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/zh-CHT/new-chitose/access/bus/",
            "title": "巴士-交通資訊｜新千歲機場",
            "time_published": "2001-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Komatsu airport?",
        "answer": "Komatsu Airport has no directly connected hotel or on-site sleeping facilities. Sleeping options at the airport are limited, with no terminal-connected accommodation for overnight stays.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/komatsu-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport Reviews (KMQ)",
            "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/komatsu-airport/sky-lounge-hakusan-kmq.htm",
            "title": "Sky Lounge Hakusan | Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-12-06T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/kmqku-four-points-flex-kanazawa/overview/",
            "title": "Kanazawa Hotels | Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kanazawa",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ishikawa/qkwhi/hoteldetail/rooms",
            "title": "Kanazawa-shi Hotel Rooms | Holiday Inn=ANA Kanazawa Sky Pictures & Amenities",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Airport",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T20:07:59Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Komatsu Airport?",
        "answer": "Komatsu Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the passenger terminal. A prayer room is available in the domestic departure area on the second floor. Currency exchange is provided by the bank counter on the first floor of the terminal.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Airport",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T20:07:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu,_Ishikawa",
            "title": "Komatsu, Ishikawa",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T08:13:47Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumamoto_Airport",
            "title": "Kumamoto Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-12T14:07:48Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Sapporo and Komatsu airports?",
        "answer": "New Chitose Airport in Sapporo offers free wheelchair rentals at the information desks in both terminals, accessible restrooms with universal seats, wheelchair-accessible elevators, dedicated assistance-dog toilets, and a calm-down room designed for travelers with developmental disorders or autism. Komatsu Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic and international flights, but no details about mobility assistance programs or children's play areas there can be stated. Travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/service/barrier-free/",
            "title": "Special Assistance-Services｜New Chitose Airport"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/service/barrier-free/slope/",
            "title": "Accessible Platform-Services｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/access/taxi/",
            "title": "Taxi-Transportation｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/",
            "title": "New Chitose Airport",
            "favicon": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/ja/new-chitose/assets/common/favicon/180x180.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu_Airport",
            "title": "Komatsu Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T20:07:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komatsu,_Ishikawa",
            "title": "Komatsu, Ishikawa",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T08:13:47Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumamoto_Airport",
            "title": "Kumamoto Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T14:07:48Z"
          }
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "ANA operates nonstop flights from Sapporo to Komatsu using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. No other carriers or aircraft types are listed for this route.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "ANA (All Nippon Airways), a Star Alliance member, is the sole airline operating nonstop between Sapporo (CTS) and Komatsu (KMQ). No other alliances have a carrier on this route; Oneworld and SkyTeam may serve it via connections, but no specific member is listed in the current schedule.",
        "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. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Sapporo?",
        "answer": "New Chitose Airport has several departure lounges. The Super Lounge and Super Lounge Annex are in the domestic terminal on 3F and 4F, with entry at 1,500 yen including soft drinks, free access for eligible gold card members, and amenities like Wi-Fi, e-book service, smoking rooms, and charged alcohol and snacks. The Cafe Sky Library is in the international terminal, open 11:00–20:00. The Royal Lounge is located airside on 4F with food, drinks, workstations, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair access, with hours subject to flight schedules.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/japan/sapporo-new-chitose",
            "title": "New Chitose Airport(CTS)のラウンジ - CTS空港ガイドとラウンジ | プライオリティ・パス",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/service/waitingroom-lounge/dmstc-lounge/",
            "title": "Lounge(Domestic)-Services｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/sapporo-new-chitose",
            "title": "New Chitose Airport CTS Lounges - CTS Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/destinations/lounges/sapporo-cts/royal-lounge-airside.html",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the operating airline and fare. Basic fares may exclude checked luggage, while standard fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium fares offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Sapporo to Komatsu?",
        "answer": "Flights from Sapporo to Komatsu typically offer Economy class only, as the route is operated by narrow‑body aircraft without Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business seating."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare type; higher fare classes and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares generally do not."
      }
    }
  }
}