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    "Key": "BMV-VII",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BMV",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Buôn Ma Thuot",
      "fullCity": "Buôn Ma Thuot, Vietnam",
      "airport": "Buon Ma Thuot Airport"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "VII",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Vinh",
      "fullCity": "Vinh, Vietnam",
      "airport": "Vinh City"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "The flight from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh is about 450 miles and typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes nonstop. The return leg from Vinh to Buôn Ma Thuot also takes 1 hour and 25 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference in flight time between the two directions.",
        "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 Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "VietJet Air (VJ) flies non‑stop from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh once daily, departing at 09:15. The flight takes about 85 minutes and runs every day of the week.",
        "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 Vinh?",
        "answer": "Vinh International Airport is located about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the city center. Taxis are the most-used and fastest way to reach downtown Vinh, taking roughly 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. Public buses serve the airport on several inner-city routes, offering an inexpensive alternative, though they are less frequent and slower. Ride-share services like Grab also operate in Vinh, providing a convenient app-based option similar in quality to taxis. Car rental is available but uncommon for short transfers, and the city's central location means most visitors rely on taxis or ride-share.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh_International_Airport",
            "title": "Vinh International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-30T20:32:53Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh",
            "title": "Vinh",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-04T07:09:07Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh_station",
            "title": "Vinh station",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-19T02:57:13Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanh_H%C3%B3a_station",
            "title": "Thanh Hóa station",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-19T02:32:01Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "Connecting red-eye itineraries are available from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh, with the overnight leg operated by Vietnam Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Vinh, departing at 21:20 and arriving at 23:10 the same night — so the flight lands in the late evening, not the next morning. The connection involves a long layover at SGN of about 8 hours 35 minutes before the short onward hop to Vinh.",
        "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 Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "VietJet Air operates a daily nonstop flight from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh, departing at 09:15. Other carriers may also serve this route via connections, but VietJet is the only airline offering nonstop service.",
        "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 Buôn Ma Thuot and Vinh?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic Vietnam route. Common layovers are Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, both offering frequent connections and efficient domestic transfers. No visa is needed for transit."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Vinh?",
        "answer": "February to April and November offer drier, milder weather and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "For domestic Vietnam flights, bring your national ID card or passport and a payment method for baggage. No visa, travel authorization, or vaccination certificate is required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Vinh?",
        "answer": "Vinh International Airport is the only airport serving Vinh. It is located about 6 kilometres north of the city centre, close to attractions like Ho Chi Minh Square."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Buon Ma Thuot Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Buon Ma Thuot Airport is located southeast of the city center. Taxis and ride-share services like Grab offer the most popular and flexible way to reach the airport, taking about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Public buses are limited, so most travelers rely on taxis or private cars, with driving and parking available at the terminal for those who prefer to self-drive.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buon_Ma_Thuot_Airport",
            "title": "Buon Ma Thuot Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-31T13:38:41Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Vietnam",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Vietnam",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-04T16:58:52Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buôn_Ma_Thuột",
            "title": "Buôn Ma Thuột",
            "time_published": "2026-07-19T01:16:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bu%C3%B4n%20Ma%20Thu%E1%BB%99t",
            "title": "Buôn Ma Thuột",
            "time_published": "2026-04-01T05:29:06Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Vinh airport?",
        "answer": "Vinh International Airport has no on-site or terminal-connected hotel. Sleeping options at the airport are limited. The nearest named hotel in the supplied information is the Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre, but it is located in Vinh Yen City, not at the airport, and no walking time or distance from the airport is stated.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh_International_Airport",
            "title": "Vinh International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-30T20:32:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/tw/zh/vinh-yen-city/hanvy/hoteldetail",
            "title": "Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre, an IHG Hotel (Vĩnh Yên, Vĩnh Phúc)",
            "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-crowneplaza?fmt=png-alpha"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Vinh City?",
        "answer": "Vinh International Airport (VII) has a modern passenger terminal that opened in 2015, with an international terminal renovated in 2019, but publicly available information does not specifically confirm the presence of currency exchange offices, prayer rooms or chapels, or free Wi‑Fi. Airport guides and official site listings for Vinh do not detail these particular passenger amenities, so I cannot verify any of the three facilities you asked about. If they are offered, they would most likely be located in the main departures and arrivals areas of the new terminal, but this is not confirmed.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-30T20:32:53Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh",
            "title": "Vinh",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-04T07:09:07Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh_Stadium",
            "title": "Vinh Stadium",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-31T00:49:56Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Buôn Ma Thuot and Vinh airports?",
        "answer": "Buôn Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) and Vinh International Airport (VII) are both public facilities operated by Airports Corporation of Vietnam, but specific information on mobility assistance, disability programs, or children's play areas is not listed in public airport profiles. Neither airport publishes details on dedicated children's play areas or specialized accessibility services in the available sources. Travelers needing assistance should contact their airline or the airport operator directly at least 48 hours before departure to arrange wheelchair service or other support, as is standard practice at Vietnamese airports.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-19T01:16:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_Heart_Cathedral,_Buôn_Ma_Thuột",
            "title": "Sacred Heart Cathedral, Buôn Ma Thuột",
            "time_published": "2026-07-12T16:41:55Z"
          },
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "VietJet Air flies the route from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh using Airbus A321 aircraft. The A321 is the only aircraft type listed for this nonstop service.",
        "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 Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "VietJet Air (VJ) is the only carrier operating nonstop between Buôn Ma Thuot and Vinh, and it does not belong to any global airline alliance. Other alliances may serve this route through connecting itineraries, but no specific carriers beyond VietJet appear in the published schedule.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Buôn Ma Thuot?",
        "answer": "Buon Ma Thuot Airport has two lounges in the main terminal: the SH Premium Lounge Buon Ma Thuot and the Buon Ma Thuot Business Lounge. The Business Lounge is on the domestic departures first floor near gates 1-4, accessible to domestic passengers only, with a three-hour maximum stay and amenities including premium food, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, flight monitors, internet terminals, and work stations. Two children under age 5 may enter free with each adult. The SH Premium Lounge is also in the main terminal, though its specific amenities are not detailed.",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh?",
        "answer": "On domestic flights within Vietnam from Buôn Ma Thuot to Vinh, only Economy class is typically available with standard seating, as Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not offered on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium tickets generally offer more options, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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