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      "code": "BLR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bengaluru",
      "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India",
      "airport": "Kempegowda Intl Airport"
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      "code": "DEL",
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      "city": "Delhi",
      "fullCity": "Delhi, India",
      "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "The flight from Bengaluru to Delhi is about 1,063 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 2 hours and 55 minutes, with a similar duration in the return direction.",
        "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 Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of non‑stop flights from Bengaluru (BLR) to Delhi (DEL) — five airlines (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air) together operate around 421 weekly departures, all daily. Flights leave at all hours from early morning until late at night, including overnight red‑eyes on IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, with a typical flight time of about 2 hours 55 minutes. The most common aircraft are Airbus A321s and A320neos, though a few Boeing 787‑8s and 737s also appear.",
        "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. 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. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Delhi?",
        "answer": "Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport sits about 16 km from the city center, and the fastest and most reliable way into town is the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line, which reaches New Delhi Railway Station in roughly 20 minutes. Taxis and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Ola are widely available and convenient, though road traffic can be heavy. Auto-rickshaws are cheaper but require haggling and are slower. Public buses, including DTC and airport feeder services, are the most used mode overall in Delhi, but for airport transfers most travelers prefer the Metro or a pre-booked cab. Car rentals exist but are rarely the best choice given Delhi's congestion.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Delhi",
            "title": "Transport in Delhi",
            "time_published": "2026-04-11T12:50:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T13:44:44Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights operate from Bengaluru (BLR) to Delhi (DEL). IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet all run late‑evening nonstop red‑eyes, with departures typically between 9:00 PM and 11:45 PM. These flights land in Delhi the same night, generally before midnight, given the roughly 2.5‑hour flight time.",
        "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 Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "IndiGo and Air India dominate the Bengaluru to Delhi route with 196 and 189 weekly nonstop flights respectively, operating daily across a wide range of departure times. SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air also fly nonstop, each with 8 to 14 weekly flights. Typical median fares are not provided in the schedule data for these carriers.",
        "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.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Bengaluru and Delhi?",
        "answer": "Bengaluru to Delhi is a domestic route with frequent non‑stop flights, so connections are generally unnecessary. If you do need a layover, common hubs include Mumbai and Hyderabad, offering efficient transfers and broad domestic connections."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Delhi?",
        "answer": "October to March offers pleasant temperatures and clear skies, avoiding the summer heat and monsoon humidity."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "For domestic travel within India, carry a valid government-issued photo ID such as an Aadhaar card, passport, or driver's license. No visa or travel authorization is needed, and vaccination certificates are not required. Bring a payment method for baggage fees and keep your booking confirmation handy."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Delhi?",
        "answer": "Delhi has only one commercial airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport. It handles all domestic and international flights and is located about 16 km southwest of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Kempegowda Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Kempegowda International Airport is about 35–40 km north of central Bengaluru, so most travelers rely on road options. BMTC runs public airport buses (including Vayu Vajra services), app-based taxis and ride-shares are widely used, and you can also take a regular taxi or drive yourself and use the airport parking. The fastest and most popular choice is typically an app-based taxi or ride-share, though the BMTC airport bus is the most economical, while driving yourself adds parking costs.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Bengaluru",
            "title": "Transport in Bengaluru",
            "time_published": "2026-07-15T13:59:19Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-14T09:47:03Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-10T09:54:47Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Delhi airport?",
        "answer": "Delhi Airport has several on-site sleeping options in Terminal 3. The Encalm Transit Hotel is located airside in Terminal 3 International Departures, offering private rooms and showers for passengers who don't want to clear immigration. Encalm Sleep Pods provide basic private spaces for short rest, also airside in Terminal 3. The Holiday Inn Express New Delhi International Airport is connected to Terminal 3 on Level 5, landside, so travelers must clear immigration and customs to access it.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/delhi.htm",
            "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T19:27:41Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-delhi-airport-guide.htm",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-09T13:48:27Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi offers currency exchange services, prayer rooms, and free Wi-Fi across its terminals. Currency exchange counters and ATMs are available in both the arrivals and departures areas of Terminal 3, and prayer rooms or chapels are located in Terminal 3 as well. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the airport for passengers, typically accessible after a one-time registration via a mobile number or email.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi_International_Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_1_IGI_Airport_metro_station",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-19T02:31:03Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Bengaluru and Delhi airports?",
        "answer": "Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport follow India's national Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation, which mandate accessible corridors, tactile paths, and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers using wheelchairs or needing help at screening points can request airline customer service support, and it's advisable to arrange assistance at least 48 hours before departure. While specific children's play area details aren't listed in the available airport references, both airports are expected to provide family-friendly facilities in their terminals.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-07/7 Extension-of-Concession-Agreement.pdf",
            "title": "Extension of term of the Concession Agreement in respect of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T11:04:08Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-26T13:10:55Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T15:56:08Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Air India operates the most flights between Bengaluru and Delhi, using the Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, and Boeing 787-8. IndiGo flies the Airbus A321neo, Akasa Air and Air India Express both use the Boeing 737 MAX 8, and SpiceJet operates the Boeing 737-800.",
        "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 Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "On the Bengaluru–Delhi route, the only global alliance represented is Star Alliance through Air India. IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air also operate nonstop flights but belong to no global alliance.",
        "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 Bengaluru?",
        "answer": "When departing from Bengaluru, the 080 Lounge in Terminal 2 offers a selection of food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, workstations, Wi-Fi, showers, washrooms, and wheelchair access. The T1 Lounge (Kerbside) in Terminal 1 is open to both international and domestic passengers and provides air conditioning, conference facilities, disabled access, flight information, and digital card acceptance. Access to the T1 Lounge is permitted two hours prior to scheduled flight departure, with children under 5 admitted free and a maximum stay of two hours.",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BLR",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Bengaluru–Delhi flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy fares are restrictive and often exclude checked baggage, while standard economy usually includes 15–25 kg of checked luggage and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher limits."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bengaluru to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Flights from Bengaluru to Delhi typically offer Economy and Business class, with Premium Economy available on select full‑service carriers. Flat‑bed seats in Business are common on wide‑body aircraft, while narrow‑body flights may have recliner seats."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and business‑class tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares rarely do."
      }
    }
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