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    "Key": "EDI-IE",
    "orig": {
      "code": "EDI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Edinburgh",
      "fullCity": "Edinburgh, Scotland",
      "airport": "Edinburgh Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IE",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Ireland"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Ireland can I fly to from Edinburgh?",
        "answer": "From Edinburgh you can fly non-stop to Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Knock. Dublin is the main gateway for city breaks and connections to the rest of Ireland. Cork serves the south and southwest, Shannon is convenient for the west coast and Knock serves the northwest. One-stop options via London or other hubs are available but less direct."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Ireland?",
        "answer": "From Edinburgh, non-stop flights to Dublin take about 1 hour and to Shannon roughly 1 hour 15 minutes. One-stop journeys to Cork or Kerry via UK or European hubs usually take 3 to 5 hours total."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Ireland?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are frequent non-stop flights from Edinburgh to Ireland. Major routes include Edinburgh to Dublin, served by Ryanair and Aer Lingus, with a flight time of about 1 hour 10 minutes. Edinburgh to Cork is also served non-stop by Ryanair. Other Irish airports like Shannon or Knock usually require a connection via Dublin or a UK hub, adding 2–3 hours total travel time."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Edinburgh to Ireland?",
        "answer": "From Edinburgh to Ireland you often fly Ryanair, Aer Lingus, or British Airways, with non-stops on Ryanair and Aer Lingus to Dublin."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Ireland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Ireland is typically midweek — especially Thursdays, Tuesdays, and Fridays — with afternoon and evening departures offering the lowest fares. Peak summer months and major holidays tend to be more expensive, so booking for off-peak periods and avoiding Sundays can help keep costs down.",
        "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Ireland?",
        "answer": "In Ireland, Dublin is the main gateway with literary and pub culture, while Galway offers traditional music and coastal scenery, Cork and Killarney access the southwest, and Belfast combines history with Titanic heritage."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Edinburgh to Ireland?",
        "answer": "For United Kingdom citizens, no visa is required for a short tourist visit to Ireland. Entry is visa-free for this nationality.\n\nA quick note: this is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Ireland",
            "title": "Visa policy of Ireland",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://citizensinformation.ie/en/moving-country/visas-for-ireland/visa-requirements-for-entering-ireland",
            "title": "Visa requirements for entering Ireland"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://dfa.ie/irish-embassy/austria/our-services/visas/visas-for-ireland/",
            "title": "Visas For Ireland | Embassy of Ireland, Austria | Ireland.ie | Ireland.ie"
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Ireland are best to fly into from Edinburgh?",
        "answer": "From Edinburgh to Ireland, Dublin Airport is the main gateway with the widest range of flights and onward train connections across the country. Cork Airport suits travelers heading to the southwest, while Shannon Airport is convenient for the west coast and popular tourist routes like the Wild Atlantic Way."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Ireland?",
        "answer": "For Ireland, May to June and September to October typically offer mild weather, blooming landscapes and fewer tourists than the crowded, pricier summer months."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Edinburgh Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Edinburgh city center, you can reach Edinburgh Airport via the Edinburgh Trams, which run directly from the city center to the terminal and are a fast, reliable option. The Airlink 100 express bus, operated by Lothian Buses, offers frequent service from Waverley Bridge to the airport. Taxis and ride-share services are readily available and provide door-to-door convenience, while driving yourself gives access to on-site parking just off the M8/M9 motorways. The tram is often the fastest public option and very popular, with the bus offering a budget-friendly alternative, while taxis are the most convenient but cost the most.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Edinburgh",
            "title": "Transport in Edinburgh",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-30T12:51:07Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh%20Airport",
            "title": "Edinburgh Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-22T20:09:12Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Airport",
            "title": "Edinburgh Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-14T15:36:28Z"
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