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    "Key": "CTS-FUK",
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      "code": "CTS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Sapporo",
      "fullCity": "Sapporo, Japan",
      "airport": "New Chitose Airport"
    },
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      "code": "FUK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fukuoka",
      "fullCity": "Fukuoka, Japan",
      "airport": "Fukuoka Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Flights from Sapporo to Fukuoka cover about 880 miles. The typical nonstop flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, with the return leg taking around 2 hours and 20 minutes due to 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 Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Sapporo (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) — seven airlines operate non‑stop, all daily. JAL runs the most with ten daily departures, ANA has six, and five other carriers (Air Do, Skymark, Peach, Jetstar Japan, and Fuji Dream Airlines) each offer one or two flights a day. The flight takes about 2½ hours (roughly 145–170 minutes block time), with return flights slightly faster at around 2h20m.",
        "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 Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Fukuoka Airport is exceptionally close to the city center, with the domestic terminal directly connected to the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line, reaching Hakata Station in about 10 minutes and downtown Tenjin in roughly 15 minutes. The subway is the fastest and most-used option for domestic arrivals, while the separate international terminal is accessible only by road, served by scheduled airport buses to Hakata Station, Tenjin, and a free inter-terminal shuttle to the domestic terminal/subway. Taxis are readily available at both terminals and are convenient for door-to-door trips, though more expensive than transit. Ride-sharing services like Uber are limited in Japan, and standard car rentals are available but generally unnecessary given the airport's proximity to the city. For most travelers arriving domestically, the subway is the clear best choice, while international passengers typically take a bus or taxi to connect to the rail network.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Fukuoka-Kitakyushu",
            "title": "Transport in Fukuoka-Kitakyushu",
            "time_published": "2026-07-31T04:20:01Z"
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          },
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            "time_published": "2026-08-31T13:46:59Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-23T04:29:52Z"
          }
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Sapporo (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) — there are no nonstop red-eyes on this route, and no connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found.",
        "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 Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are the dominant carriers on the Sapporo–Fukuoka route, with JAL operating up to 70 weekly flights and ANA up to 42. Air Do, Skymark, Peach, Jetstar Japan, and Fuji Dream Airlines each offer around 7 weekly non‑stop flights, giving travelers a wide choice of airlines and departure times 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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Sapporo and Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Tokyo (both Haneda and Narita) and Osaka (both Itami and Kansai), which keep total travel time competitive. Tokyo offers the highest frequency of connections and efficient domestic transfers, while Osaka provides a convenient midway point with smooth terminal navigation. Since this is a domestic route, no visa or transit requirements apply."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "October and November offer pleasant autumn temperatures and fewer tourists, making it an ideal time to visit Fukuoka."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Japan, bring your passport or residence card, a payment method for bags and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Fukuoka Airport is the only airport serving the city. It is conveniently located just a few kilometers from downtown and handles both domestic and international flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to New Chitose Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Sapporo, the fastest and most popular way to reach New Chitose Airport is the JR rapid train, which takes about 30 minutes without transfers and costs around 1,150 yen. Airport shuttle buses also run frequently from Sapporo City Center and other points, offering a slightly slower but convenient alternative. Taxis and ride-share services are available but are considerably more expensive, especially for solo travelers. Driving is possible with on-site parking at the airport, though it is generally the least economical option for short trips.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/access/bus/",
            "title": "Bus-Transportation｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/access/jr/",
            "title": "JR Line-Transportation｜New Chitose Airport"
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            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/zh-CHT/new-chitose/access/bus/",
            "title": "巴士-交通資訊｜新千歲機場",
            "time_published": "2001-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          }
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Fukuoka airport?",
        "answer": "Fukuoka Airport has no directly connected hotel, but there is a short-stay nap and shower facility inside the terminal called Relaxing Lounge Time, located in the International Terminal Building 3F near Gate 56 and in the Domestic Terminal Building 1F. It is open from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with private rooms at 1,100 yen plus tax per hour and shower rooms at 800 yen plus tax per hour. The airport closes nightly by 10:30 PM and reopens at 6:00 AM, so overnight stays are not permitted.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/fukuoka-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Fukuoka Airport Guide (FUK) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-25T13:49:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/fukuoka-airport-reviews.htm",
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            "time_published": "2018-11-09T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fukhs-four-points-flex-fukuoka-hakata/overview/",
            "title": "Fukuoka Japan Hotel | Four Points Flex by Sheraton Fukuoka Hakata",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka_Airport",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Fukuoka Airport?",
        "answer": "Fukuoka Airport (FUK) offers free Wi-Fi throughout both the domestic and international terminals, with connection points clearly marked. Currency exchange offices are available in the international terminal, primarily near the arrivals and departures lobbies. Prayer rooms are provided in the international terminal for passengers of all faiths.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-23T04:29:52Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_station_(FUK)",
            "title": "Fukuoka Airport Station - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-23T00:20:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka_Airport_Station",
            "title": "Fukuoka Airport Station",
            "time_published": "2026-03-23T01:34:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_Line_(Fukuoka)",
            "title": "Airport Line (Fukuoka)",
            "time_published": "2026-05-23T06:07:30Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Sapporo and Fukuoka airports?",
        "answer": "New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Sapporo offers free wheelchair rentals, accessible restrooms with universal seats, wheelchair-accessible elevators and phones, a dedicated assistance dog toilet, and a calm-down room for travelers with developmental disorders or autism. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) has a domestic terminal connected to the city by subway, but the available information does not detail specific mobility assistance services or children's play areas at Fukuoka. Assistance at New Chitose can be arranged through the airport's information desks; requesting help in advance (e.g., 48 hours) is recommended, though specific advance-notice requirements for Fukuoka are not provided in the available data.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/service/barrier-free/",
            "title": "Special Assistance-Services｜New Chitose Airport"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/service/barrier-free/slope/",
            "title": "Accessible Platform-Services｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/access/taxi/",
            "title": "Taxi-Transportation｜New Chitose Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "On flights from Sapporo to Fukuoka, ANA flies the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321, while JAL uses the Boeing 737-800. Air Do, Skymark, and Fuji Dream Airlines operate Boeing 737 family aircraft, with Peach and Jetstar Japan using Airbus A320s, and Fuji Dream also flying the Embraer E170.",
        "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 Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Sapporo (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) are operated by Japan Airlines (JAL, oneworld), All Nippon Airways (ANA, Star Alliance), and several carriers that belong to no global alliance: Air Do, Skymark Airlines, Peach Aviation, Spring Airlines Japan, and Fuji Dream Airlines. JAL and ANA are the only alliance-affiliated airlines on this route; the others are independent, though codeshare or connecting itineraries may offer additional alliance options.",
        "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 Sapporo?",
        "answer": "The best lounge options when departing from Sapporo's New Chitose Airport include the Super Lounge and Super Lounge Annex in the domestic terminal, which offer soft drinks with a 1,500 yen admission fee or free entry for eligible gold card members, plus Wi-Fi, e-book service, reading materials, and a smoking room. For international departures, the Royal Lounge on the 4F airside provides a selection of food and drinks, workstations with Wi-Fi, printers and photocopiers, newspapers and magazines, washrooms, and wheelchair access, with alcoholic drinks limited to passengers aged 20 and over. The Cafe Sky Library in the international terminal is also available from 11:00 to 20:00.",
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/japan/sapporo-new-chitose",
            "title": "New Chitose Airport(CTS)のラウンジ - CTS空港ガイドとラウンジ | プライオリティ・パス",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "http://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/service/waitingroom-lounge/dmstc-lounge/",
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            "time_published": "2025-09-10T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/sapporo-new-chitose",
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            "url": "https://cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/destinations/lounges/sapporo-cts/royal-lounge-airside.html",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic fares are restrictive and often exclude checked luggage, while standard domestic economy tickets typically include no checked bag but allow a free carry-on. Always check your specific booking for exact limits."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Sapporo to Fukuoka?",
        "answer": "Flights from Sapporo to Fukuoka typically offer Economy class, with some airlines providing a domestic Premium Economy or a basic Business class that may not include flat‑bed seats."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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}