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      "code": "BOM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Mumbai",
      "fullCity": "Mumbai, India",
      "airport": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport"
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      "code": "AMD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Ahmedabad",
      "fullCity": "Ahmedabad, India",
      "airport": "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Mumbai to Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "The flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad covers about 276 miles. The typical nonstop flight time is 1 hour 20 minutes, while the return leg takes about 1 hour 30 minutes due to prevailing winds.",
        "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 Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Mumbai to Ahmedabad run frequently — IndiGo (6E), Air India (AI), and Akasa Air (QP) all operate daily, with IndiGo offering up to 17 departures a day, Air India around 8, and Akasa Air about 4. SpiceJet (SG) also flies the route nonstop but only on Saturdays, with two flights. Flight time is roughly 80–90 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 Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is served primarily by taxis and ride-share services, which are the most commonly used and fastest way to reach the city center, about 8 km away. A metro connection to the airport is under construction (Phase 2A) but not yet operational, so mass transit currently requires a taxi or auto-rickshaw to reach a nearby metro station like Koteshwar Road. Car rentals are available at the airport but are less popular for the short city-center trip. Auto-rickshaws offer a cheaper but slower alternative. Overall, taxis and app-based ride shares are the most used and reliable ground transport options today.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmedabad_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-08T01:23:17Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmedabad_Metro",
            "title": "Ahmedabad Metro",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-20T07:34:37Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmedabad_Junction_railway_station",
            "title": "Ahmedabad Junction railway station",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-08T15:38:28Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-05-04T06:30:34Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Mumbai to Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available nonstop from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. IndiGo operates the most with 28 weekly red-eyes departing around 9:05 PM, 9:45 PM, and 11:00 PM daily; Akasa Air has a daily 9:10 PM departure and Air India a daily 10:10 PM departure. On this short route all of these late-evening flights land the same night — none carry a next-day arrival marker.",
        "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 Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet all operate nonstop from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. IndiGo is by far the most frequent with 126 weekly flights, followed by Air India at 43 weekly, Akasa Air at 16 weekly, and SpiceJet with just 2 weekly flights on Saturdays. All carriers fly daily except SpiceJet, which operates only on Saturdays. No per-carrier fares are provided for this 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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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "November to February offers pleasant temperatures, low humidity, and clear skies, avoiding the extreme heat and monsoon season."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Mumbai to Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within India, carry a valid government-issued photo ID such as an Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or driver's license. No visa or travel authorization is required, and you do not need proof of onward travel. Have a payment method for baggage fees and check if any health documents are currently required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "Ahmedabad has only one airport, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, which serves both domestic and international flights and is about 9 km from the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Mumbai, the fastest and most popular way to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is by app-based cab or prepaid taxi, which are available at both terminals and offer door-to-door convenience. For budget travel, the Mumbai Metro connects directly to CSMIA Airport T2 and T1 stations, while suburban trains stop at Vile Parle (East) for the domestic terminal and Andheri (East) for the international terminal. BEST city buses also link the airport to nearby railway stations, and auto rickshaws serve the suburban areas. Driving and parking is possible with organized multi-level car parks at both terminals, though traffic can make this slower than rail or metro during peak hours.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "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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            "title": "Travel To and From Mumbai Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T11:38:00Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Ahmedabad airport?",
        "answer": "Ahmedabad airport has no directly connected hotel, but it does offer JPod sleeping pods inside Terminal 1 arrivals, bookable by the hour. Nearby hotels include FabHotel Airport View, Hotel Airport Plaza, and The Ummed Ahmedabad Airport. Sleeping in the terminal itself is possible but there are no dedicated rest zones or cots.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/ahmedabad-airport-guide.htm",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:46:17Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/ja/ahmedabad-india/hotels-near-ahmedabad",
            "title": "AMDアーメダバード空港付近のホテル2 | IHG",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/amdlm-le-meridien-ahmedabad/overview/",
            "title": "Le Méridien Ahmedabad | Upscale Modern Hotel",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-04T06:30:34Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports?",
        "answer": "At Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, dedicated special assistance supports passengers from check-in through boarding, with wheelchair desks at both terminals, braille help phones, and paid private mobility assistance; requests for a stretcher ambulance transfer must be routed through the airline at least 48 hours in advance, and the airport ambulance is free for that service. Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is operated by Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited, which provides assistance in line with standard Indian airport practices. To ensure smooth travel on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad route, passengers should arrange wheelchair or mobility support through their airline at least 48 hours before departure.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/en/airport-facilities/special-assistance",
            "title": "Special Assistance Facility at Mumbai Airport (BOM)",
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            "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com",
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            "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai | Ministry of Civil Aviation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T11:04:08Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-07T05:53:15Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-07/3 MoU with GoI.pdf",
            "title": "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardar_Vallabhbhai_Patel_Institute_of_Medical_Sciences_and_Research",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Mumbai to Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "IndiGo operates the most flights on Mumbai to Ahmedabad, using the Airbus A320neo, A321neo, and A320. Air India flies the route with the Airbus A321 and A320neo, while Akasa Air uses the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and SpiceJet operates the De Havilland Dash 8-400.",
        "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 Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "Of the four airlines flying nonstop from Mumbai to Ahmedabad — IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet — only Air India belongs to a global alliance (Star Alliance). IndiGo, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet are all unaffiliated carriers, so Star Alliance is the sole alliance represented on this route.",
        "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 Mumbai?",
        "answer": "When departing from Mumbai, the Travel Club Lounge in Terminal 1 and the Travel Club Lounge in Terminal 2, Domestic are both available, with the Terminal 2 location offering a hot and cold buffet with Jain options, a paid bar, free Wi-Fi, and mobile charging. The Adani Lounge East in Terminal 2, International is another option, and the Adani Lounge in Terminal 1B is open for all walk-in guests with access limited to three hours. The Adani Silver Lounge in Terminal 2 is also listed, and the Oasis Lounge (Adani Lounge) and The Centurion Lounge are temporarily closed.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/en/airport-services/lounges",
            "title": "Locate Available Lounges at Mumbai Airport | Business Class, Loyalty",
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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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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/mumbai-chattrapathi-shivaji/t-2",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Mumbai to Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Mumbai–Ahmedabad flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude checked baggage, while standard economy fares typically include one checked bag up to 15 kg. A carry‑on bag is usually included, but size and weight limits vary by airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Mumbai to Ahmedabad?",
        "answer": "Flights from Mumbai to Ahmedabad typically offer Economy class only, with no Premium Economy or flat-bed Business options 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 premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares rarely do."
      }
    }
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