{
  "response": {
    "Key": "US-NP",
    "orig": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "NP",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Nepal"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which U.S. cities can I fly from to reach Nepal?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from the United States to Nepal. Major departure hubs include New York JFK, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago O'Hare, and Dallas/Fort Worth. Most itineraries involve one or two stops, commonly via Middle Eastern hubs like Doha, Dubai, or Istanbul, or Asian gateways such as Delhi or Bangkok. Travellers often choose their departure airport based on proximity, total travel time, and fare. West Coast airports can offer shorter connections via Asia, while East Coast hubs may have competitive fares through the Middle East. Frequency and pricing vary by season, with peak demand during autumn and spring trekking months."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Which airports in Nepal are the best to fly into?",
        "answer": "Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal that receives flights from the United States, though all routings require at least one stop. Kathmandu serves as the hub for domestic flights to Pokhara, Lukla, and other regional destinations, and is the starting point for most overland travel within the country."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "How long is the flight to Nepal?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from the U.S. to Nepal. From New York or Los Angeles to Kathmandu, one-stop itineraries via Doha, Dubai or Istanbul typically take 18 to 22 hours eastbound. Westbound returns are often a couple of hours shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights to Nepal?",
        "answer": "No non-stop flights exist from the United States to Nepal. Common one-stop routings connect through Middle Eastern hubs like Doha or Dubai, or via Asian gateways such as Delhi. Typical total travel time from major US cities to Kathmandu ranges from 18 to 22 hours."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which U.S. airports are usually cheapest for flying to Nepal?",
        "answer": "New York JFK and Los Angeles are typically the cheapest U.S. gateways for flights to Nepal because they host the most one-stop connections via the Middle East or Asia. San Francisco can offer competitive pricing as well. From smaller U.S. cities, you will usually need a domestic positioning flight to one of these hubs, which can add to the total fare."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to Nepal?",
        "answer": "From the U.S. to Nepal, typical airlines are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Etihad, Korean Air and Air India, all via their hubs."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within Nepal after I arrive?",
        "answer": "Nepal relies on domestic flights, tourist buses, and local buses for internal travel. Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is the main gateway, with flights to Pokhara, Bharatpur, and Lukla. Road travel can be slow due to mountainous terrain. Arriving in Kathmandu provides the most options for onward travel."
      }
    }
  }
}