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    "Key": "DPS-LBJ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DPS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Denpasar",
      "fullCity": "Denpasar, Bali",
      "airport": "Ngurah Rai (Bali) Intl Airport"
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      "code": "LBJ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Labuan Bajo",
      "fullCity": "Labuan Bajo, Indonesia",
      "airport": "Komodo Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "The flight from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo is about 320 miles and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at 1 hour 10 minutes.",
        "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 Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "Yes, direct flights from Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) are available daily on two airlines: Indonesia AirAsia (QZ) and Batik Air (ID). Together they offer about 48 weekly non‑stops — AirAsia with up to five departures a day and Batik Air with three — and the flight takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes. Both carriers operate the route every day of the week, so you can fly any day you choose.",
        "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. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "Komodo Airport is only about 3 km from the center of Labuan Bajo, and the town itself is small enough to cross on foot in roughly 15 minutes. Taxis and ride-share services operate from the airport, and car or motorbike rentals are widely available for exploring the surrounding area. There is no mass transit system; the most-used option for visitors is a pre-arranged hotel transfer or a taxi, which is also the fastest way to reach the city center.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Komodo International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:37:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Labuan_Bajo",
            "title": "Port of Labuan Bajo",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-13T14:42:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labuan_Bajo",
            "title": "Labuan Bajo",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-30T20:18:29Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg were found on this route.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "Indonesia AirAsia and Batik Air operate nonstop flights from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo. Indonesia AirAsia runs 27 weekly flights with departures throughout the day from early morning to late afternoon, while Batik Air operates 21 weekly flights with morning, midday, and late afternoon departures. Both carriers fly the route daily.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Denpasar and Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Denpasar and Labuan Bajo include Jakarta and Surabaya, which offer multiple daily connections and efficient transfers. Some itineraries may also route through Makassar, providing additional frequency. These domestic hubs minimize travel time on this route."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "April to June and September offer dry, sunny days and fewer tourists than the July-August peak."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a valid national ID or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required health documents such as a vaccination certificate."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "Labuan Bajo has one airport, Komodo Airport, which serves as the gateway to Komodo National Park and is located just a few kilometres from the town centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Ngurah Rai (Bali) Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Public transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport from Denpasar city center is available via the Trans Sarbagita bus system, which is the cheapest option and operates from 06:00 to 19:00. Ride-share services and taxis are widely used and generally the fastest and most popular way to reach the airport, especially with luggage. Driving yourself is possible via the Bali Mandara Toll Road, with parking available at the airport, though traffic can be heavy.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngurah_Rai_International_Airport",
            "title": "Ngurah Rai International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-17T17:33:05Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngurah%20Rai%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Ngurah Rai International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T22:21:48Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denpasar_metropolitan_area",
            "title": "Denpasar metropolitan area",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-10T18:19:03Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Labuan Bajo airport?",
        "answer": "Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo has no directly connected hotel, so sleeping options at the airport itself are limited. Nearby accommodation in the town includes TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, and the Crowne Plaza Labuan Bajo, both a short transfer away.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/hotels/lbjlc-ta-aktana-a-luxury-collection-resort-and-spa-labuan-bajo/rooms/",
            "title": "The Luxury Collection: Hotel de lujo en East Nusa Tenggara,",
            "time_published": "2025-06-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/indonesia/east_nusa_tenggara/labuan_bajo/hotels/ta_aktana_a_luxury_collection_resort_spa_labuan_bajo-LBJLC",
            "title": "TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo",
            "favicon": "https://activities.marriott.com/favicon.png"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Komodo International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:37:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/flores/lbjlb/hoteldetail/rooms",
            "title": "Premium Hotel in Flores Crowne Plaza Labuan Bajo",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Komodo Airport?",
        "answer": "Komodo Airport offers a modern terminal that was expanded in 2022 to 13,366 square meters, with the passenger facilities designed to handle up to 1.5 million travelers annually. Prayer rooms and currency exchange services are available in the domestic and international departure areas, and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the terminal. Passengers flying from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo will find these amenities in the main passenger building after security.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Komodo International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:37:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombok_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:13:22Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zainuddin_Abdul_Madjid_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:15:35Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Denpasar and Labuan Bajo airports?",
        "answer": "Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar offers wheelchair-accessible facilities and assistance services, with passengers advised to request mobility help from their airline at least 48 hours before departure. Komodo International Airport (LBJ) near Labuan Bajo is a smaller facility that provides basic accessibility support, though dedicated children’s play areas are not prominently featured at either airport. To arrange assistance, contact your airline or the airport operator in advance, as specific programs for travelers with disabilities are limited but generally available through airline coordination.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denpasar_International_Airport",
            "title": "Ngurah Rai International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T08:01:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngurah%20Rai%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Ngurah Rai International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T22:21:48Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Bali_International_Airport",
            "title": "North Bali International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T21:25:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Airport",
            "title": "Bali Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:16:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selaparang%20Airport",
            "title": "Selaparang Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-28T08:39:45Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Komodo International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:37:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zainuddin_Abdul_Madjid_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:15:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombok_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:13:22Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "On the route from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia AirAsia (QZ) operates the most flights, using Airbus A320 aircraft. Batik Air (ID) also serves the route with Airbus A320s.",
        "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 Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo are operated by Indonesia AirAsia (QZ) and Batik Air (ID). Indonesia AirAsia is part of the AirAsia Group and is not a member of any global alliance, while Batik Air, as part of the Lion Air Group, also has no global alliance affiliation. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but those carriers are not on nonstop services.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Denpasar?",
        "answer": "When departing from Denpasar, the best airport lounge options depend on your terminal. For domestic flights, the Blue Sky Premier Lounge (open 05:30–21:30) and the Prayana Lounge (open 05:00–22:00) are available. For international departures, the Concordia Lounge is the main option, open from 06:00 until 02:00.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/indonesia/ngurah-rai-international",
            "title": "Ngurah Rai International Airport DPS Lounges - DPS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z"
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/indonesia/ngurah-rai-international",
            "title": "Ngurah Rai International Airport DPS Lounges - DPS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-hk/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DPS",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DPS",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngurah_Rai_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-17T17:33:05Z"
          }
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "On Denpasar–Labuan Bajo flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often restricts checked baggage, while standard fares usually include one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium fares may allow more."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo?",
        "answer": "On this short domestic hop, flights typically offer only Economy seating; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and business‑class tickets offering the most generous options, while economy saver fares typically do not allow them."
      }
    }
  }
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