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      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Canberra",
      "fullCity": "Canberra, Australia",
      "airport": "Canberra Intl Airport"
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      "code": "MEL",
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      "city": "Melbourne",
      "fullCity": "Melbourne, Australia",
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "The flight from Canberra to Melbourne covers about 290 miles. Typical nonstop flight time is 1 hour 15 minutes, with the return leg around 1 hour 5 minutes — slightly shorter heading back to Canberra.",
        "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 Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Yes, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, and Jetstar all fly nonstop from Canberra to Melbourne. Qantas offers the most frequent service with about 102 flights per week, followed by Virgin Australia at 66, Qatar Airways at 28, and Jetstar at 14 — all operating daily.",
        "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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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Melbourne Airport (MEL) offers several ground transportation options to the city center: taxi ranks are located outside Terminals 1, 2, and the T4 Transport Hub; rideshare services like Uber, Didi, and Shebah operate from designated pick-up zones; and the SkyBus City Express runs 24/7 every 10–15 minutes to Southern Cross Station in the CBD. The SkyBus is the most-used and fastest option, while taxis and rideshares provide door-to-door convenience at a higher cost. Car rentals are also available at the airport for those who prefer to drive themselves.",
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            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/rideshare",
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            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/parking-transport",
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            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/getting-to-from-the-airport",
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            "url": "https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/help-information",
            "title": "Help & Information | Melbourne Airport | Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-08-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/bus-services",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Canberra to Melbourne — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are scheduled on this route.",
        "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 Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Qantas, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, and Jetstar all operate non-stop flights from Canberra to Melbourne. Qantas flies the most frequently, with 102 weekly flights, followed by Virgin Australia at 66 weekly. Qatar Airways offers 28 weekly flights, while Jetstar operates 14. No median fares are available 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 Canberra and Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Canberra to Melbourne is typically a direct flight, so connections are rare. If a layover is needed, Sydney is the main option, offering frequent onward flights and a short overall journey time."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "March to April and October to November offer mild, stable weather and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Australia, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, and a payment method for any extra baggage fees. No visa or vaccination certificates are required for this route."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Melbourne has two main airports. Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is the primary international and domestic gateway, about 23 km northwest of the city centre, and is used by full‑service carriers like Qantas and Virgin Australia. Avalon Airport is 50 km southwest of Melbourne, closer to Geelong, and mainly serves low‑cost carrier Jetstar. Most travellers use Melbourne Airport, while Avalon suits budget‑conscious passengers or those heading to the Great Ocean Road."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Canberra Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Canberra's city center, the fastest and most popular option is the Transport Canberra Rapid 3 bus, which runs every 15 minutes on weekdays and reaches the airport terminal in under 20 minutes, with tap-and-go payment via credit card or MyWay+ card. Taxis and ride-share services are available from a central rank on the ground floor, with a taxi to the city costing roughly $25–$27, making them quicker but pricier than the bus. Shuttle buses are geared mainly toward ski destinations like Thredbo rather than downtown Canberra, and driving is possible with paid on-site parking and dedicated pick-up/drop-off areas.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://www.canberraairport.com.au/transport/public-transport-and-shuttle-services",
            "title": "Canberra Airport | Public Transport and Shuttle Services",
            "time_published": "2025-07-07T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.canberraairport.com.au/transport/taxi-fare-calculator",
            "title": "Canberra Airport | Taxi Fare Calculator",
            "time_published": "2023-08-22T12:06:10Z"
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            "url": "http://canberraairport.com.au/transport/taxis",
            "title": "Canberra Airport | Taxis",
            "time_published": "2024-06-17T01:12:33Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.canberraairport.com.au/eat-and-shop/news-cbr",
            "title": "Canberra Airport | news@cbr",
            "time_published": "2025-08-26T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "http://canberraairport.com.au/passenger-guide/getting-around/domestic-terminal",
            "title": "Canberra Airport | Domestic terminal",
            "time_published": "2024-10-02T06:13:00Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Melbourne airport?",
        "answer": "Yes, the ParkRoyal Melbourne International Airport hotel is connected to both the domestic and international terminals by covered walkways, about a 2-minute walk away. Several other hotels are also nearby, including the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, about 400 meters from the terminals with a free 24-hour shuttle, the ibis Budget Melbourne Airport, and the Novotel Melbourne Airport near Terminal 4, about a 5-minute walk away.",
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          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/B329/index.en.shtml",
            "title": "ibis Styles Melbourne Airport - ALL"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/melbourne-tullamarine-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Melbourne Tullamarine Airport Guide (MEL) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:56:52Z"
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/oceania/melbourne.htm",
            "title": "Melbourne Tullamarine Airport Guide (MEL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T00:53:58Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Melbourne Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Melbourne Airport offers currency exchange services, with dedicated counters in the international terminal (T2) and additional services across the terminals; the airport's directory lists currency exchange under its shop categories. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal buildings for passengers. Prayer rooms or chapels are not explicitly listed in the airport's facilities information, so their availability is unclear from the available details.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/facilities-services-in-the-airport",
            "title": "Facilities & Services | Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-03-09T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/terminal-guides",
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            "time_published": "2023-03-09T22:57:02Z"
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            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au",
            "title": "Melbourne Airport - Flight Information, Shopping & Parking | Melbourne Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T06:38:19Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Canberra and Melbourne airports?",
        "answer": "Canberra Airport offers a Hidden Disability Sunflower lanyard program, sensory stories and maps, and free wheelchair or special assistance via its customer service team (02 6275 2226), with kerbside pick-up available. Melbourne Airport provides complimentary Airport Assist through Travellers Aid, with five Mobility Hubs, wheelchair and buggy transfers, sensory packs, communication boards, and a Hidden Disability program, and assistance can be pre-booked online with at least 24 hours' notice or by calling 0492 868 960. Neither airport's accessibility information currently lists dedicated children's play areas, though both support families through general assistance services.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.canberraairport.com.au/passenger-guide/help-services/hidden-disabilities",
            "title": "Canberra Airport | Hidden Disabilities",
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            "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.canberraairport.com.au/passenger-guide/help-services/special-assistance",
            "title": "Canberra Airport | Special Assistance",
            "time_published": "2025-03-25T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.canberraairport.com.au/accessibility-statement",
            "title": "Accessibility Statement",
            "time_published": "2023-12-22T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.canberraairport.com.au/parking/parking-rates",
            "title": "Parking rates",
            "time_published": "2025-01-08T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canberra_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T19:46:49Z"
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            "url": "https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/accessible-facilities-and-services",
            "title": "Accessible facilities and services",
            "time_published": "2025-01-16T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/special-assistance-contact",
            "title": "How to book Special Assistance | Melbourne Airport",
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          {
            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/melbourne-airport-launches-airport-assist-an-australian-first-in-accessible-travel",
            "title": "Melbourne Airport launches Airport Assist – An Australian-first in accessible travel | Melbourne Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-04T22:44:31Z"
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            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/get-help-from-melbourne-airports-free-airport-assist",
            "title": "Get From A to B with Help From Melbourne Airport's Free Airport Assist | Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T00:00:00Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Qantas operates the most flights on the Canberra–Melbourne route, using Airbus A220-300, De Havilland Dash 8-400, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Virgin Australia flies Boeing 737-800s, Jetstar operates Airbus A320s, and Qatar Airways uses Boeing 777-300ERs.",
        "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 Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Nonstop Canberra–Melbourne flights are operated by Qantas and Qatar Airways (both Oneworld members), plus Virgin Australia and Jetstar, which 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 Canberra?",
        "answer": "When departing from Canberra Airport, the Virgin Australia Lounge in the main terminal is the primary lounge option available. It is accessible to eligible Virgin Australia passengers and is also listed for American Express Platinum Card members. No other lounges are listed at this airport.",
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/ko-KR/lounges/australia/canberra",
            "title": "Canberra Airport CBR Lounges - CBR Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "http://canberraairport.com.au/passenger-guide/getting-around/domestic-terminal",
            "title": "Canberra Airport | Domestic terminal",
            "time_published": "2024-10-02T06:13:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CBR",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Canberra International Airport | Amex AU",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.qantas.com/de/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-guides/canberra-airport-guide.html",
            "title": "Canberra airport guide | Qantas",
            "time_published": "2025-09-29T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. On this domestic route, basic economy fares may not include checked luggage; standard economy often includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium fares and frequent flyer status can increase the allowance."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Canberra to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Canberra to Melbourne flights generally offer Economy and Business class, with flat‑bed seating uncommon on this short domestic route; Premium Economy is not typically available."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets generally offer these options, while discount fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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