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      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bogotá",
      "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia",
      "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport"
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      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "The flight from Bogotá to Medellín is about 130 miles, with a typical nonstop flight time of 1 hour 5 minutes. The return leg is slightly shorter at 58 minutes, reflecting prevailing winds.",
        "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 Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Yes, four airlines fly nonstop from Bogotá to Medellín: Avianca (AV), LATAM (LA), JetSMART (JA), and Wingo (P5). All four operate daily, with flights departing roughly every few minutes from early morning through late evening and a typical flight time of about an hour. Combined, there are over 600 weekly nonstop flights on the route.",
        "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 Medellín?",
        "answer": "From José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) to Medellín city center, the most common and reliable option is an official airport taxi or a pre-booked private transfer, which takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Cabify also operate, though pickups at the airport can be restricted, so many travelers use taxis or hotel shuttles. There is no direct mass transit rail link from this airport to the city; the Medellín Metro system serves the city itself but requires a separate bus or taxi connection from the airport first. Car rentals are available at the airport for those who prefer to drive, but traffic and parking in central Medellín can be challenging. Overall, taxis and private transfers are the most used and often the fastest door-to-door option for visitors.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport",
            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z"
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            "title": "Medellín",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-10T23:25:35Z"
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            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available from Bogotá to Medellín. Avianca, LATAM, JetSMART, and Wingo all operate nonstop red‑eyes, with departures clustered between 9:00 PM and 10:40 PM daily (JetSMART and Wingo on most days). The flight is short — around an hour — so these late departures land the same night, typically before midnight.",
        "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 Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Avianca, LATAM, JetSMART, and Wingo all operate non‑stop flights from Bogotá to Medellín. Avianca offers the most frequent service with up to 256 weekly flights, followed by LATAM with 217, JetSMART with 133, and Wingo with 42. Typical median fares are not provided for this route, but all four carriers maintain daily schedules with multiple departures throughout the day.",
        "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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      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Medellín?",
        "answer": "December to March and July to August offer the driest conditions with pleasant spring‑like temperatures, coinciding with lower rainfall and fewer crowds outside major holidays."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Colombia, bring your cédula de ciudadanía or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Medellín?",
        "answer": "Medellín has one commercial airport, José María Córdova International Airport, located about 45 minutes from downtown in Rionegro. It serves all domestic and international flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to El Dorado Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is about 15 km (9 miles) northwest of downtown Bogotá. The most popular and economical way from the city center is the TransMilenio feeder bus or the dedicated airport bus service, while taxis and ride-share apps like Uber and Cabify offer a faster, door-to-door option at a higher cost. Driving yourself is possible, with on-site parking available at the terminals, but traffic on Avenida El Dorado can be heavy, so allow extra time. For most travelers, a taxi or ride-share is the fastest and most convenient choice, while the bus is the cheapest.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_International_Airport",
            "title": "El Dorado International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:14:54Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-07T00:56:27Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado",
            "title": "El Dorado International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Medellín airport?",
        "answer": "Medellín José María Córdova Airport has no hotel directly connected to the terminal, but there are several nearby hotels offering shuttle service, including Hotel Lagoon Llanogrande, Hotel Movich Las Lomas, Hotel Santiago de Arma Rionegro Aeropuerto, New Star Center, and Hostal El Hangar. These hotels are located within about a mile of the airport, and Movich Las Lomas, Hotel Santiago de Arma, and Hostal El Hangar provide shuttle service for guests.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/medellin-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Reviews (MDE)",
            "time_published": "2024-07-15T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/medellin-jose-maria-cordova-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Guide (MDE) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-06-27T18:01:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/medellin/mdeha/hoteldetail",
            "title": "Luxury Medellin Hotel | InterContinental Medellin",
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          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medellin_private_transfer_from_medellin_airport-XBH85X?property=MDEFI",
            "title": "Medellin private transfer from Medellin airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-22T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/cn/zh/medellin/mdeha/hoteldetail/amenities",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova?",
        "answer": "Medellín José María Córdova Airport offers currency exchange services; the airport description explicitly mentions banks and money exchange, though it does not specify exact terminal locations. No information is available on prayer rooms or chapels at the airport. Similarly, free Wi-Fi is not mentioned in the available data.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaya_Herrera_Airport",
            "title": "Olaya Herrera Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-27T08:13:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Colombia",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-24T19:00:51Z"
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            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:53:02Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "LATAM Airlines Colombia flies the most on this route, using Airbus A320 aircraft. Avianca also operates with Airbus A320 family jets, including the A320neo, while JetSMART uses Airbus A320s and Wingo flies Boeing 737-800s.",
        "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 Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Avianca, a Star Alliance member, is the only alliance-affiliated airline flying nonstop from Bogotá to Medellín. The other three carriers on the route — LATAM, JetSMART, and Wingo — do not belong to any global alliance, though other alliances may reach Medellín via connections.",
        "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 Bogotá?",
        "answer": "When departing from Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport, the main lounge options include The Lounge Bogota in Terminal 1 for domestic departures, which offers complimentary drinks, conference rooms, a children's play area, and 24-hour access. For international departures, El Dorado Lounge in Terminal 1 provides complimentary beer and wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, and access to the Gold Museum Exhibit, with additional paid services like showers and spa treatments. Other lounges at the airport include Copa Club and Avianca Lounge Bogota in Terminal 1, plus Harmony Lounge Bogota in Terminal 2. Access is typically available through Priority Pass or select credit card programs, with maximum stays of 4 to 6 hours depending on the lounge.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "On domestic flights within Colombia, basic economy fares typically exclude checked baggage. Standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, though exact allowances vary by airline and fare class."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bogotá to Medellín?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route you will find Economy seating, and while flat-bed Business class is not typical, some widebody flights may offer recliner-style Business; Premium Economy is not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Domestic Colombian airlines like Avianca and LATAM tie same‑day changes and standby to fare class, with flexible and premium fares offering the most leeway."
      }
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