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      "city": "Osaka",
      "fullCity": "Osaka, Japan",
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      "code": "FUK",
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      "city": "Fukuoka",
      "fullCity": "Fukuoka, Japan",
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "The flight from Osaka (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) is about 300 miles and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at 1 hour 10 minutes, a small difference from prevailing winds. Both directions are served by multiple carriers with frequent daily departures.",
        "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 Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Osaka (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK). Japan Airlines (JL) operates up to 98 weekly non‑stop flights, with departures spread throughout the day from early morning to evening, every day. ANA (NH) flies roughly 63 weekly non‑stops, also daily; IBEX Airlines (FW) adds two daily departures Monday through Saturday.",
        "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.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "From Fukuoka Airport, the Fukuoka City Subway's Airport Line offers the fastest and most-used option, reaching downtown Hakata Station in about 10 minutes. Taxis and scheduled buses also serve the airport, with bus links to Hakata Station and Tenjin, plus an inter-terminal shuttle between the domestic and international terminals. Car rentals are available, but the subway is generally the most convenient and popular choice for reaching the city center.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Fukuoka-Kitakyushu",
            "title": "Transport in Fukuoka-Kitakyushu",
            "time_published": "2026-07-31T04:20:01Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-14T07:28:53Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-31T13:46:59Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka%20Airport",
            "title": "Fukuoka Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-23T04:29:52Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate from Osaka (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK). Neither nonstop overnight flights nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye 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 Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and IBEX Airlines operate non‑stop from Osaka Itami to Fukuoka. Japan Airlines runs the most flights at 98 per week, followed by ANA with 63 weekly flights, while IBEX Airlines offers 12 weekly flights.",
        "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 Osaka and Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Osaka Itami to Fukuoka is a heavily served domestic route with frequent non‑stop flights, so connections are rarely needed. If you do connect, Tokyo Haneda is the most common hub, offering efficient domestic transfers and high frequency, though it adds significant travel time."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "April to early June and October to November offer mild temperatures, less humidity, and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "For this domestic Japan flight, bring a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport; Real ID is irrelevant. No visa or travel authorization is needed for domestic travel. Have a payment method for any baggage fees, and check if vaccination certificates are required by the airline."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Fukuoka Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city and is very conveniently located just a few kilometres from downtown, with quick subway access to the centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Osaka Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Osaka, the most popular and fastest way to reach Osaka International Airport (Itami) is the Osaka Monorail, which stops directly at Osaka Airport Station adjacent to the terminal. Public buses and taxis also serve the airport, with taxis offering door-to-door convenience at a higher cost, while ride-share services are not widely available in Japan. Driving and parking are possible but less common for visitors, as the airport is located about 13 km from central Osaka and parking fees add to the expense.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itami_Airport",
            "title": "Itami Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T08:44:39Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Keihanshin",
            "title": "Transport in Keihanshin",
            "time_published": "2026-01-05T22:31:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itami_Station_(JR_West)",
            "title": "Itami Station (JR West)",
            "time_published": "2026-04-22T02:39:33Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osaka_Airport_Station",
            "title": "Osaka Airport Station",
            "time_published": "2026-05-26T18:59:27Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Fukuoka airport?",
        "answer": "Fukuoka Airport has no directly connected hotel, but it does offer a short-stay facility called Relaxing Lounge Time inside the terminal, with nap rooms and shower rooms available for a fee. This facility is located in International Terminal Building 3F near Gate 56 and Domestic Terminal Building 1F, operating from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. The airport closes nightly by 10:30 PM, so overnight stays are not permitted.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/fukuoka-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Fukuoka Airport Guide (FUK) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-25T13:49:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/fukuoka-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Fukuoka Airport Reviews (FUK) – Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-11-09T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fukhs-four-points-flex-fukuoka-hakata/overview/",
            "title": "Fukuoka Japan Hotel | Four Points Flex by Sheraton Fukuoka Hakata",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-23T04:29:52Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Fukuoka Airport?",
        "answer": "Fukuoka Airport's domestic terminal is directly connected to the city by the Fukuoka City Subway and offers extensive facilities, while the international terminal sits across the runway and is reachable only by road or shuttle bus. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout both terminals. Currency exchange offices and prayer rooms are provided in the international terminal, with exchange counters also located in the domestic terminal's arrival and departure areas.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-14T07:28:53Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuokakūkō_Station",
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            "time_published": "2026-03-23T01:34:38Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-03-23T01:34:38Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_station_(FUK)",
            "title": "Fukuoka Airport Station - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-23T00:20:08Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Osaka and Fukuoka airports?",
        "answer": "Osaka Itami Airport is the primary domestic airport for the Kansai region, with all international service transferred to Kansai International Airport. Fukuoka Airport's domestic terminal boasts extensive facilities and is directly connected to the city by the Fukuoka City Subway, the only subway station in Japan directly linked to an airport. To arrange mobility assistance, travelers should contact their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itami_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T08:44:39Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-25T15:55:23Z"
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            "title": "Kansai International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-14T17:13:47Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-22T02:39:33Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "On flights from Osaka to Fukuoka, ANA operates the most departures, using Bombardier CRJ-700, Airbus A321, De Havilland Dash 8-400, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. JAL flies Embraer E170 and Embraer E190 jets, while Ibex Airlines uses Bombardier CRJ-700. All three carriers offer nonstop service on 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 Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Japan Airlines (JL) and ANA (NH) serve Osaka Itami–Fukuoka nonstop, bringing oneworld and Star Alliance respectively to the route. IBEX Airlines (FW) also flies it but belongs to no alliance.",
        "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.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Osaka?",
        "answer": "Osaka Itami has one lounge, Lounge Osaka, located in the Central Terminal on the 2nd floor on the way to the monorail. It offers paid beer and wine, Wi-Fi, paid printer and copier access, internet terminals, a smoking room, and admission is restricted to ages 18 and over. Access is available to Platinum Card (Japan) members. Osaka Airport Winery in the Central Block is a restaurant voucher option rather than a traditional lounge.",
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            "title": "大阪エアポートワイナリー(Osaka Airport Winery) ITM AIRPORT 中央ブロック 大阪(伊丹)国際空港(Osaka Itami Intl) | Priority Pass",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic flight within Japan. Baggage rules vary by airline and fare class. Basic fares often exclude checked luggage, while standard fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Osaka to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Flights from Osaka to Fukuoka typically offer Economy class only; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not common on this short domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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