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    "Key": "DLI-VII",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DLI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Da Lat",
      "fullCity": "Da Lat, Vietnam",
      "airport": "Lien Khuong Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "VII",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Vinh",
      "fullCity": "Vinh, Vietnam",
      "airport": "Vinh City"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "The flight from Da Lat to Vinh is about 515 miles and typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes nonstop. The return leg is around 1 hour 35 minutes, a small difference that reflects 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 Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "Yes, VietJet Air (VJ) operates a daily non‑stop flight from Da Lat (DLI) to Vinh (VII), departing at 09:20. The flight takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. It's the only airline flying the route non‑stop.",
        "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 about 6 km from the city center, and taxis are the most common and practical way to get into Vinh, with a typical fare of around 100,000–150,000 VND ($4–6). Ride-hailing apps like Grab are available and often cheaper than airport taxis, while local buses run infrequently and are less convenient for travelers with luggage. There are no car rental agencies at the airport, and mass transit is limited, so most visitors rely on taxis or Grab for the quickest and simplest transfer.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh_International_Airport",
            "title": "Vinh International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-30T20:32:53Z"
          },
          {
            "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/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 Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Da Lat to Vinh — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg are available 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "VietJet Air operates a daily nonstop flight from Da Lat to Vinh, departing at 9:20 AM with seven flights per week. Typical per-carrier fares aren't available for this route, so no median price can be reported.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Da Lat and Vinh?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities for flights from Da Lat to Vinh include Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Both hubs offer frequent domestic connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive. Visa‑free transit is irrelevant on this domestic route."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Vinh?",
        "answer": "February to April and September to November offer mild temperatures and lower tourist numbers."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "For domestic Vietnam flights, bring a valid Vietnamese ID card or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket, and carry payment for any baggage or incidental fees; no visa or vaccination certificates are required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Vinh?",
        "answer": "Vinh has only one airport, Vinh International Airport, located about 7 km north of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Lien Khuong Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Da Lat, the most popular and cheapest way to reach Lien Khuong Airport is the shuttle van, which departs from the city center and costs about 40,000 dong per person, though seats fill up quickly. Taxis are a faster and more private option at around 250,000 dong (about $15 US) per trip. There is no public bus or ride-share service mentioned, and driving yourself is possible but parking details are not specified.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lien_Khuong_International_Airport",
            "title": "Lien Khuong International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-21T13:53:02Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lien%20Khuong%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Lien Khuong International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-03-04T09:05:16Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Vinh airport?",
        "answer": "Vinh International Airport has no directly connected hotel; the only hotel mentioned in the article is Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre, but it is located in Vinh Yen City, not at the airport. Sleeping options at the airport itself are limited.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinh_International_Airport",
            "title": "Vinh International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "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 does not publicize currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or free Wi-Fi in its official facility listings. The airport has a new domestic terminal opened in 2015 and a renovated international terminal completed in 2019, with a combined design capacity of about 3 million passengers per year. No specific terminal locations for currency exchange, prayer space, or Wi-Fi are mentioned in available sources.",
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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"
          },
          {
            "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 Da Lat and Vinh airports?",
        "answer": "Neither Lien Khuong Airport (Da Lat) nor Vinh International Airport publishes detailed accessibility or children's play area information in the available airport guides. Both airports have modern passenger terminals (Da Lat's opened in 2009, Vinh's new domestic terminal in 2015) that generally provide basic mobility assistance such as wheelchairs and staff support, but specific services like dedicated children's play areas or formal disability programs are not documented. To arrange assistance, travelers should contact the airport or their airline at least 48 hours before departure, as standard practice in Vietnam.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lien_Khuong_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-21T13:53:02Z"
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            "title": "Lien Khuong International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-03-04T09:05:16Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-30T20:32:53Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-04T07:09:07Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "Vietjet Air operates nonstop flights from Da Lat to Vinh using Airbus A320 aircraft. No other carriers are listed for this route, and no connecting aircraft types are provided.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "VietJet Air (VJ) operates the only nonstop flights from Da Lat to Vinh; VietJet is not a member of any global airline alliance, so no major alliance serves this route nonstop. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but VietJet is the sole scheduled carrier on the direct 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. 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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Da Lat?",
        "answer": "There is only one lounge at Lien Khuong Airport in Da Lat: the SH Premium Lounge Lien Khuong, which is currently temporarily closed. When open, it is located on the second floor of the domestic departures area between gates 1 and 2, and is accessible only to passengers on domestic flights. The lounge offers beer and wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, and flight monitors, with a maximum stay of three hours and free entry for up to two children under five per adult.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DLI/SH-Premium-Lounge-Lien-Khuong-Main-Terminal-Aaj0BYfoGx/?searchresult=446",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-23T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/zh-Hant-TW/lounges/vietnam/lien-khuong",
            "title": "Lien Khuong International Airport DLI Lounges - DLI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lien_Khuong_International_Airport",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Da Lat–Vinh flights depends on the airline and fare type you choose. Basic economy tickets are typically restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy fares often include one checked bag and a carry-on. Always verify with your specific airline before traveling."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Da Lat to Vinh?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route, you can expect Economy class only, as Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not typically offered."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare; flexible tickets allow them, but promotional fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}