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    "Key": "MAD-PR",
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      "code": "MAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain",
      "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport"
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      "code": "PR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Puerto Rico"
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      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Puerto Rico can I fly to from Madrid?",
        "answer": "From Madrid you fly directly into San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Airport, which is the main gateway. Other cities like Aguadilla, Ponce and Mayagüez have smaller airports reachable with a connection in the U.S. or via a short domestic flight from San Juan."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Madrid to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Madrid to San Juan take roughly 8½ to 9 hours eastbound and about 7½ hours westbound. One-stop options add 2 to 5 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Madrid to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "There are currently no non-stop flights from Madrid to Puerto Rico. The most common one-stop routings connect through Miami, New York JFK, or Atlanta, with total travel times typically ranging from 12 to 16 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Madrid to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "Nonstop from Madrid to San Juan on Iberia. One-stop options via U.S. hubs on American, Delta, United, or via other European gateways."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Puerto Rico is typically midweek, with Thursday departures offering the lowest average fares and Sunday the most expensive. Early morning flights tend to be the best value for departure time, while peak summer months and major holiday periods are usually pricier.",
        "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 Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "In Puerto Rico, top destinations include San Juan for history and dining, the beaches and resorts of Isla Verde and Condado, the bioluminescent bays in Vieques, the surf town of Rincón and the El Yunque rainforest."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Madrid to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "For Spanish nationals, no visa is needed to travel from Madrid to Puerto Rico for a short tourist visit, with a permitted stay of up to 90 days. However, an ESTA electronic travel authorisation must be obtained before travel.\n\nThis 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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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Puerto Rico are best to fly into from Madrid?",
        "answer": "From Madrid to Puerto Rico, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is the primary entry point, handling direct long-haul flights. It offers the widest range of onward connections, including regional flights, ferries, and car rentals. Smaller airports like Aguadilla and Ponce serve resort areas and local travel but lack direct international service from Europe."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "For Puerto Rico, mid-December to April brings the driest, most pleasant weather, though it is peak season. May to June and November offer a good balance of lower prices and decent weather, with fewer crowds than summer and winter holidays."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Madrid city center, the fastest and most popular option is the Metro Line 8 to the airport, which is cheap and runs frequently. The Line 203 Exprés Aeropuerto bus is another efficient choice, while taxis and ride-shares offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost. Driving is possible with several parking options at each terminal, but traffic can be unpredictable.",
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