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    "Key": "KUL-LOP",
    "orig": {
      "code": "KUL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kuala Lumpur",
      "fullCity": "Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia",
      "airport": "Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport"
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      "code": "LOP",
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      "city": "Praya",
      "fullCity": "Praya, Indonesia",
      "airport": "Lombok Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Kuala Lumpur to Praya?",
        "answer": "Kuala Lumpur to Praya is about 1,280 miles, with a typical nonstop flight time of 3 hours 10 minutes in both directions. AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, and Malindo Air operate the route, with flight times ranging from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes depending on the carrier.",
        "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 Kuala Lumpur to Praya?",
        "answer": "Three airlines fly non‑stop from Kuala Lumpur to Praya: AirAsia operates two daily flights on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, while Indonesia AirAsia and Malindo Air each run a daily service. The flight takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes on average. Non‑stop departures are available every day of the week, with up to four daily flights on peak days.",
        "methodology": "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 Praya?",
        "answer": "From Lombok International Airport (LOP), the main ground transport options are the DAMRI public airport shuttle bus to Mataram and Senggigi, plus metered taxis from Bluebird and Express Taxi, which are generally reliable and comfortable. The DAMRI bus is the most-used and cheapest option, though it stops at Terminal Mandalika on the city outskirts rather than central Praya, while taxis offer direct door-to-door service at a higher price. Ride-share apps and car rentals have limited availability at this airport, so taxis remain the fastest way to reach the city center.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombok_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:13:22Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zainuddin_Abdul_Madjid_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:15:35Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praya,_Lombok",
            "title": "Praya, Lombok",
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            "time_published": "2024-03-16T15:18:56Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Kuala Lumpur to Praya?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Kuala Lumpur to Praya, but one‑stop overnight itineraries are available where the long leg is an evening departure. The overnight leg is KUL to Jakarta (CGK) on Batik Air (ID) or Malaysia Airlines (MH), departing at 21:50 and arriving at 23:05 the same night, then connecting onward to Praya on ID, Super Air Jet (IU), or Garuda Indonesia (GA) after a long layover.",
        "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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Kuala Lumpur and Praya?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Praya include Jakarta and Singapore. Jakarta offers frequent connections and short onward flight time, while Singapore provides efficient transfers and visa-free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Praya?",
        "answer": "May to September is the dry season with sunny days and low humidity, offering ideal beach weather and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Praya?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a visa on arrival or e‑VOA if eligible, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and fees, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Praya?",
        "answer": "Lombok International Airport is the only airport serving Praya and the island of Lombok. It is located about 40 kilometres southeast of Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara, and is the main gateway for travellers heading to the southern beaches and the Gili Islands."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Kuala Lumpur, the fastest and most popular way to reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the KLIA Ekspres train from KL Sentral, taking about 28–35 minutes nonstop; a slightly slower, cheaper commuter option is the KLIA Transit, which makes intermediate stops. Public buses (such as airport coach services from KL Sentral and other hubs) are the most economical choice but subject to traffic, while ride-share apps like Grab and metered taxis offer door-to-door convenience at a moderate to higher cost. Driving yourself is possible via the major expressways, with both short-term and long-term parking available at the airport, though parking fees add up for extended trips.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/en/klia1/air-travel/public-transport?tab=train/",
            "title": "Corporate Website",
            "time_published": "2024-05-28T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Greater%20Kuala%20Lumpur",
            "title": "Transport in Greater Kuala Lumpur",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T16:31:32Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Greater_Kuala_Lumpur",
            "title": "Transport in Greater Kuala Lumpur",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-23T14:09:52Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrobus_(Malaysia)",
            "title": "Transport in Greater Kuala Lumpur",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-22T02:51:24Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Praya airport?",
        "answer": "Praya Airport has no directly connected hotel. There are no dedicated sleeping areas or rest zones inside the terminal, and sleeping options at the airport are limited. Nearby accommodations like Linobi Homestay and Swiss Belcourt Lombok are located off-site.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/lombok-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Lombok Airport Guide (LOP) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2018-08-09T11:32:25Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/lombok-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Lombok   Airport Reviews (LOP) – Sleeping in Airports",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://hilton.com/id/locations/indonesia/lombok/small-luxury-hotels-slh",
            "title": "Hotel SLH di Lombok, Indonesia - Temukan Hotel - Hilton",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zainuddin_Abdul_Madjid_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:15:35Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Lombok Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Lombok International Airport (LOP) in Praya does not have currency exchange offices or prayer rooms/chapels listed in its passenger terminal facilities. Free Wi-Fi is also not documented as an available service at the airport. Travelers arriving from Kuala Lumpur should plan to exchange currency in the city or use ATMs, as no money changer is available on-site.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zainuddin_Abdul_Madjid_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:15:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombok_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:13:22Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selaparang_Airport",
            "title": "Selaparang Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T22:19:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praya,_Lombok",
            "title": "Praya, Lombok",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2024-03-16T15:18:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Ratulangi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Sam Ratulangi International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-15T12:51:04Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Kuala Lumpur and Praya airports?",
        "answer": "At Kuala Lumpur International Airport, mobility assistance is available for passengers who require wheelchairs or movement support throughout their journey, alongside accessible facilities including ramps, elevators, restrooms, and telephones. Family and infant support services are provided to make traveling with children easier, and passengers with hidden disabilities receive dedicated assistance. To arrange mobility support, notify your airline of your needs and request complimentary ground assistance through the airline's personnel. For Praya's Lombok International Airport, the terminal has been expanded and modernized, and travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://malaysiaairports.com.my/en/klia1/air-travel/services/special-assistance",
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            "url": "https://malaysiaairports.com.my/en/klia1/air-travel/special-assistance",
            "title": "Special Assistance Services at KLIA Terminal 1 | Malaysia Airports",
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          {
            "url": "https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/en/klia1",
            "title": "KLIA Terminal 1 – Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Malaysia Airports",
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          {
            "url": "https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/en/klia1/shop-dine-services/services",
            "title": "Services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) KLIA Terminal | Airports by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad",
            "time_published": "2024-05-28T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/en/klia1/shop-dine-services",
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            "time_published": "2024-05-28T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zainuddin_Abdul_Madjid_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lombok International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:15:35Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:13:22Z"
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            "time_published": "2024-03-16T15:18:56Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selaparang_Airport",
            "title": "Selaparang Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T22:19:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denpasar_International_Airport",
            "title": "Ngurah Rai International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T08:01:18Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Praya?",
        "answer": "AirAsia operates the most flights on this route using Airbus A320 aircraft, while Indonesia AirAsia also flies Airbus A320s and Batik Air Malaysia uses Boeing 737-800s. All three carriers offer nonstop service between Kuala Lumpur and Praya with these aircraft types.",
        "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 Kuala Lumpur to Praya?",
        "answer": "The nonstop carriers are AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, and Batik Air Malaysia — none of which belong to a global airline alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no SkyTeam, Star Alliance, or oneworld airline operates nonstop flights between Kuala Lumpur and Praya.",
        "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 Kuala Lumpur?",
        "answer": "Kuala Lumpur International Airport offers a wide range of lounges across both terminals. Notable options in Terminal 1 include the Sphere Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, Kepler Club, Capsule Transit Sleep Lounge, and Travel Club Lounge, while Terminal 2 features the Gateway@klia2, Plaza Premium Lounge (at Aerotel), Travel Club Lounge, Capsule Transit MAX, Sky Suite Lounge, and Capsule Transit Airside and Landside. The Satellite Terminal also houses the Sama Sama Express-The Airport Lounge, Kepler Club, and Travel Club Lounge. Many of these lounges operate 24 hours, though the Sphere Lounge is open from 07:00 to 23:00. Access is available to travelers with Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or eligible airline status, and many offer amenities like sleep pods and restaurant vouchers.",
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          {
            "url": "https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/en/klia1/shop-dine-services/services/lounges",
            "title": "Lounges",
            "time_published": "2024-05-28T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/malaysia/kuala-lumpur-international",
            "title": "Kuala Lumpur International Airport KUL Lounges - KUL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/KUL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/malaysia/kuala-lumpur-international",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuala_Lumpur_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-16T07:25:32Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Kuala Lumpur to Praya?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Kuala Lumpur to Praya flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive, often excluding checked baggage, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag. A carry-on bag is usually included with most fares."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Kuala Lumpur to Praya?",
        "answer": "Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Praya typically offer Economy only, as the route is operated by low-cost carriers with no Premium Economy or flat-bed Business class."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while discount fares rarely do."
      }
    }
  }
}