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      "code": "BOM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Mumbai",
      "fullCity": "Mumbai, India",
      "airport": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport"
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      "code": "BLR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bengaluru",
      "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India",
      "airport": "Kempegowda Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "The flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru is about 520 miles and typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly longer at 1 hour 55 minutes due to prevailing winds. Multiple airlines operate this route 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 Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non‑stop flights from Mumbai to Bengaluru. Four airlines — IndiGo (6E), Air India (AI), Akasa Air (QP), and SpiceJet (SG) — operate the route daily, with IndiGo offering the most frequencies at 182 weekly departures. Flights take about 1 hour 50 minutes on average, with departures spread throughout the day from early morning to late evening.",
        "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 Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "From Kempegowda International Airport, about 35–40 km north of the city center, the main ground transport options are app-based taxis and ride shares (Uber, Ola), traditional taxis, auto rickshaws for shorter hops, BMTC Vayu Vajra airport buses, and rental cars. App-based taxis are the most-used and generally the most reliable door-to-door choice, though road congestion is severe — the average commuter loses about 117 hours a year to traffic. The BMTC airport bus service is a solid budget option with dedicated routes to key city hubs, while the Namma Metro does not yet reach the airport directly, so a bus or taxi connection is needed for rail. Auto rickshaws are plentiful but best for last-mile travel rather than the full airport run. Overall, ride-share/taxi is the fastest and most popular for most travelers, with the airport bus as the best value alternative.",
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            "title": "Transport in Bengaluru",
            "time_published": "2026-07-15T13:59:19Z"
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            "title": "Transport in Bengaluru",
            "time_published": "2026-04-10T09:54:47Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available nonstop from Mumbai (BOM) to Bengaluru (BLR). IndiGo (6E) and Akasa Air (QP) each operate two daily red‑eyes, departing around 10:00 PM, 10:15 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:55 PM; SpiceJet (SG) departs around 10:30 PM and Air India (AI) around 11:30 PM. All are short flights that land the same night — typically just before or around midnight — rather than arriving the next morning.",
        "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 Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet all fly nonstop from Mumbai to Bengaluru. IndiGo operates the most flights at 182 per week, while Air India runs 98 weekly. Akasa Air offers 26 weekly flights and SpiceJet has 14.",
        "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 Mumbai and Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "This is a busy domestic route with many non‑stop flights, so connections are rarely needed. If a connection is required, common hubs include Hyderabad and Chennai, which offer efficient transfers and keep travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "October to February offers pleasant, mild weather and lower humidity, ideal for sightseeing."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "Bring a valid government-issued photo ID such as your Aadhaar card, driver's license, or passport. No visa or travel authorization is required for domestic flights. Carry a payment method for baggage fees and any vaccination certificates if mandated by health authorities."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "Bengaluru has only one airport, Kempegowda International Airport, which serves all commercial flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) from Mumbai's city center, you have several options: the Mumbai Metro (nearest stations are CSMIA Airport T2 and T1, plus Marol Naka and Sahar Road on Line 1), suburban trains (Vile Parle East for domestic, Andheri East for international), BEST city buses (routes 312 and 321 connect to railway stations), metered or app-based taxis and auto rickshaws, and luxury AC shuttle buses serving Thane, Andheri, BKC, Navi Mumbai, and Colaba. The metro is often the fastest way to avoid road traffic, while app-based cabs and prepaid taxis are the most popular for door-to-door convenience, and driving is possible with organized parking at both terminals (about 1,500 slots at the international terminal). Public transport like trains and buses is the cheapest option, taxis and rickshaws are moderately priced, and car rentals or private parking add the most cost.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/en/airport-facilities/transport",
            "title": "Transport Facility at Mumbai Airport: Cabs, Taxi, Inter terminal Bus, Auto Rickshaw & more",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bengaluru airport?",
        "answer": "Bengaluru airport has a transit hotel and sleep cabins directly inside the secure zone. The 080 Transit Hotel is located airside in both Terminal 1 (near domestic departures) and Terminal 2 (near arrivals/departures), with rooms available in hourly blocks. Sleep cabins are also available airside for uninterrupted rest.",
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          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/bangalore-kempegowda-airport-lounges.htm",
            "title": "Bangalore   Airport Lounges (BLR) – Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/B2W1/index.de.shtml",
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            "url": "https://stories.hilton.com/apac/releases/indias-largest-doubletree-by-hilton-opens-near-bengaluru-international-airport",
            "title": "India’s Largest DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Near Bengaluru International Airport, Marking Hilton’s Eighth Hotel in the City ‑ Stories From Hilton ‑ APAC",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Kempegowda Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru offers currency exchange offices, prayer rooms or chapels, and free Wi-Fi across its terminals. Currency exchange counters are available in both the arrivals and departures areas, with locations in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Prayer rooms and multi-faith chapels are situated in the departures and arrivals zones of the terminals. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the airport for all passengers.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-17T13:27:37Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Mumbai and Bengaluru airports?",
        "answer": "At Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, dedicated assistance for passengers with special needs is available from check-in to boarding, with wheelchair assistance desks near the departure curbside at both terminals, help phones marked in braille, and 24-hour advanced life support ambulances; requests for stretcher transfers must be routed through the airline at least 48 hours in advance. For Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, no specific mobility assistance or children's facility details are available for description. Travelers needing assistance on this route should arrange wheelchair or mobility support through their airline at least 48 hours before departure.",
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            "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/en/airport-facilities/special-assistance",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-07T05:53:15Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "IndiGo operates the most flights on this route, using Airbus A321neo aircraft. Air India flies Airbus A320neo, Akasa Air uses Boeing 737 MAX 8, and SpiceJet operates Boeing 737-800.",
        "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 Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "Air India, a Star Alliance member, flies nonstop from Mumbai to Bengaluru alongside IndiGo, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet, which are all independent carriers with no alliance affiliation. Other alliances may serve this route via connections, but only Star Alliance is represented among the nonstop operators.",
        "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 Mumbai?",
        "answer": "When departing from Mumbai, several airport lounges are available, including the Travel Club Lounge in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, the Adani Lounge East in Terminal 2 International, and the Aviserv Lounge in Terminal 2. The Travel Club Lounge offers a hot and cold buffet with Jain menu options, a paid bar, free Wi-Fi, and mobile phone charging stations, while the Aviserv Lounge provides conferencing and fax facilities, free Wi-Fi, and disabled access. The Loyalty Lounge in Terminal 2 International is open 24 hours and offers comfortable seating in an air-conditioned space, and the Adani Lounge T1B accepts major credit cards under lounge access programs and allows walk-in guests for up to three hours.",
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            "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/en/airport-services/lounges",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/chhatrapati-shivaji-international",
            "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport BOM Lounges - BOM Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOM",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Mumbai to Bengaluru flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include checked baggage. Standard economy usually includes 15 kg to 25 kg of checked baggage and one carry-on bag."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Mumbai to Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "Mumbai to Bengaluru flights typically offer Economy and Business class, with some airlines providing Premium Economy; flat-bed Business is not common on this short domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and business-class tickets offering the most generous options."
      }
    }
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