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    "Key": "CEB-DGT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CEB",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cebu",
      "fullCity": "Cebu, Philippines",
      "airport": "Mactan Cebu Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "DGT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dumaguete",
      "fullCity": "Dumaguete, Philippines",
      "airport": "Sibulan Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "The flight from Cebu to Dumaguete covers about 80 miles. Nonstop service takes around 55 minutes eastbound, with the return leg slightly shorter at about 45 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 Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "Yes, Cebu Pacific (5J) and Cebgo (DG) both fly nonstop from Cebu to Dumaguete daily. Cebgo operates four flights a day (08:40, 16:30, 17:20, 18:10), while Cebu Pacific has one daily departure at 18:50. The flight takes about 45–55 minutes.",
        "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 Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "Ground transportation from Sibulan Airport (DGT) to Dumaguete city center is primarily by tricycle, the most common and convenient option for the short 3-kilometer ride, though you can also hail a metered taxi or arrange a private car. Tricycles are inexpensive and ubiquitous at the airport, while taxis offer more comfort for luggage but are less numerous. There is no mass transit or ride-share service directly serving the airport, and car rentals are not available on-site, so tricycles remain the fastest and most-used choice for travelers.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibulan_Airport",
            "title": "Sibulan Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-18T10:37:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibulan",
            "title": "Sibulan",
            "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:32:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumaguete",
            "title": "Dumaguete",
            "time_published": "2026-07-25T07:02:22Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod–Silay_Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod–Silay Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T00:46:23Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate on Cebu to Dumaguete. One connecting itinerary includes an overnight leg: Philippine Airlines (PR) departs Cebu at 22:25 and arrives Manila at 23:50, then connects to a Cebgo (2P) flight after a 6h15m layover, arriving the same night.",
        "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 Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "Cebgo and Cebu Pacific operate nonstop flights from Cebu to Dumaguete. Cebgo flies up to 18 weekly flights with departures at 08:40, 16:30, 17:20, and 18:10, while Cebu Pacific runs 7 weekly flights departing at 18:50. Both carriers offer daily service on this short domestic route.",
        "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 Cebu and Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "This is a short domestic route typically served by direct flights. Connections are uncommon, but if needed, Manila is the primary layover, offering frequent onward flights and a straightforward domestic transfer."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "January to April offers dry, sunny weather and calmer seas, with fewer tourists than the holiday peak."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within the Philippines, bring a government-issued ID such as a passport, driver's license, or national ID, and a payment method for baggage. No visa or proof of onward travel is needed, and vaccination certificates are generally not required, but check current health guidelines."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "Dumaguete has only one airport, Sibulan Airport, located about 4 km north of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Mactan Cebu Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cebu City you can reach Mactan–Cebu International Airport by public MyBus service, which runs from SM City Cebu and the Cebu International Port directly to the airport, or by taxi, with a flag-down rate around PHP 40 plus a per-kilometer charge. Ride-hailing apps Grab and MiCab also operate in Cebu and are a popular, convenient option, while driving yourself is possible via the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) as an alternative route to Lapu-Lapu City, where both short-term and long-term parking are available at the terminals. Taxis and ride-hailing are generally the most popular and comfortable choices, though MyBus is the most budget-friendly; driving offers flexibility but traffic on the Mactan bridges can add significant time.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:52:50Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu",
            "title": "Transportation in Metro Cebu",
            "time_published": "2026-06-15T20:23:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Cebu",
            "title": "Metro Cebu",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-01T06:09:18Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Dumaguete airport?",
        "answer": "Sibulan Airport has no directly connected hotel or on-site sleeping facility. Sleeping options at the airport are limited. Travelers typically find guest houses and beach resorts in the surrounding Sibulan and Dumaguete area instead.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibulan_Airport",
            "title": "Sibulan Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-18T10:37:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibulan",
            "title": "Sibulan",
            "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:32:16Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Sibulan Airport?",
        "answer": "Sibulan Airport (DGT) in Dumaguete has a single terminal building that was expanded in recent years, but publicly available information does not confirm the presence of currency exchange offices, dedicated prayer rooms, or free Wi‑Fi inside the terminal. The airport is a small domestic facility classified as Class 1 principal by CAAP, and its terminal covers about 1,842 square meters, so amenities are limited compared with larger international airports. Travelers needing currency exchange or other services may need to use facilities in Dumaguete city center, about 3 km away.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibulan_Airport",
            "title": "Sibulan Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-18T10:37:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibulan",
            "title": "Sibulan",
            "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:32:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod–Silay_Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod–Silay Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T00:46:23Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cebu and Dumaguete airports?",
        "answer": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport provides standard accessibility services including wheelchair assistance and dedicated lanes for passengers with reduced mobility, which can be arranged through your airline at least 48 hours before departure. The airport has no dedicated children's play areas, though family-friendly amenities are available inside the terminal. Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport offers basic mobility assistance for passengers with disabilities but does not have children's play facilities; requests for wheelchair or escort services should be made through your airline at least 48 hours prior to travel.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-09T12:48:57Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Benito%20Ebuen%20Air%20Base",
            "title": "Mactan–Benito Ebuen Air Base",
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            "time_published": "2006-07-27T06:48:42Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-18T10:37:27Z"
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            "title": "Sibulan",
            "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:32:16Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific operates the most flights on this route using Airbus A320 aircraft. Philippine Airlines also serves it with ATR 72 turboprops. No other aircraft types are listed for either carrier.",
        "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 Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "The nonstop carriers on CEB–DGT are Cebgo (DG) and Cebu Pacific (5J); neither belongs to any global airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route directly. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no specific alliance carrier appears in the 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cebu?",
        "answer": "When departing from Cebu, the airport offers two Plaza Premium Lounge locations. Terminal 1 has a domestic lounge with premium food, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, flight monitors, and shower facilities available at an additional cost, while Terminal 2 has an international lounge with similar amenities plus internet terminals. Both lounges also offer spirits and liquor for an extra charge, children's rooms, and are non-smoking.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/philippines/cebu-mactan-intl",
            "title": "Mactan–cebu International Airport CEB Lounges - CEB Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/philippines/cebu-mactan-intl",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CEB/Plaza-Premium-Lounge-Terminal-1-Domestic-ehzkBtB3Cg/",
            "title": "Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CEB/Plaza-Premium-Lounge-Terminal-2-International-uDrEflY2Pw/",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic route within the Philippines, so international baggage rules do not apply. Allowance depends on the airline and fare type, with budget carriers often charging for checked bags and including only a small personal item. Standard fares may include one checked bag and a carry‑on, but always confirm with your airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cebu to Dumaguete?",
        "answer": "On this short domestic route, flights typically offer only Economy class with standard seating; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not available."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
      }
    }
  }
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