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    "Key": "HIJ-ICN",
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      "code": "HIJ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Hiroshima",
      "fullCity": "Hiroshima, Japan",
      "airport": "Hiroshima Intl"
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      "code": "ICN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Seoul",
      "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea",
      "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flight from Hiroshima to Seoul typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The return leg is longer at about 2 hours and 10 minutes due to prevailing winds. The route is about 420 miles.",
        "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 Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Jeju Air (7C) flies nonstop from Hiroshima to Seoul Incheon twice daily, every day of the week, with departures at 10:30 and 14:10. The flight takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. It's the sole carrier on this nonstop 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 Seoul?",
        "answer": "At Incheon International Airport, travelers can choose from taxis (standard, deluxe/jumbo, and international), airport limousine buses, the Airport Railroad (AREX) express train, and city buses. The AREX express train is the fastest and most-used option for reaching Seoul Station in about 43 minutes, while airport limousine buses offer convenient door-to-door service to major hotels and districts for around 17,000 KRW. Taxis provide direct but pricier rides, with metered fares plus surcharges, and ride-share services like Kakao T are also widely available. Car rentals are present but less common for city-center trips due to traffic and parking costs.",
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            "title": "International Incheon Airport"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Hiroshima to Seoul — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg operate 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 Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Jeju Air operates non‑stop flights from Hiroshima to Seoul Incheon, with two flights daily — one late morning and one mid‑afternoon — for a total of 14 weekly services. No specific fare data is available for this route.",
        "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 Hiroshima and Seoul?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka. Tokyo offers the most frequent connections and efficient transfers, while Fukuoka and Osaka provide shorter flight segments and competitive total travel times. All hubs allow visa-free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Seoul?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to November offer mild temperatures, low rainfall, and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, any required visa or K-ETA, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination or insurance documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Seoul?",
        "answer": "Incheon is the primary international gateway, well‑connected to central Seoul and most attractions. Gimpo handles mainly domestic flights and a few short‑haul international routes, and is much closer to the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hiroshima Intl from the city center?",
        "answer": "The most popular and convenient way to reach Hiroshima Airport from the city center is the airport limousine bus, which departs from the downtown Hiroshima Bus Center and takes about 53 minutes, or from Hiroshima Station in about 45 minutes, though travel times can stretch with traffic. There is no direct rail link to the airport, so travelers using trains must connect via Shiraichi Station or other nearby stations and then take a bus or taxi. Taxis and ride-share services are available but are the most expensive option given the airport's location roughly 50 km east of the city, while driving yourself is possible using the nearby San'yō Expressway, with parking available at the terminal.",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T11:32:59Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T03:17:27Z"
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            "title": "Hiroshima Station",
            "time_published": "2026-07-27T23:36:24Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Seoul airport?",
        "answer": "Seoul Incheon Airport has several on-site sleeping options, including two airside Incheon Airport Transit Hotels in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, plus Darakhyu capsule hotels in the public areas of both terminals. The Terminal 1 transit hotel is on the airside 4th floor near Gate 11, and the Terminal 2 transit hotel is airside opposite Gate 251. These hotels offer rooms in six-hour blocks, and the capsule hotels have a minimum stay of three hours.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/en/t1/about/Introduction.jsp",
            "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel",
            "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/seoul-incheon-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Seoul Incheon Airport Guide (ICN) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/en/t2/about/Introduction.jsp",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Incheon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "At Incheon International Airport, currency exchange offices are available in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, including 24-hour counters in the arrival halls. Prayer rooms and chapels are also provided, with dedicated spaces for Muslim, Christian, and Buddhist travelers located in the transit areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, accessible by connecting to the 'AirportWiFi' network without a password.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Hiroshima and Seoul airports?",
        "answer": "Hiroshima Airport offers standard accessibility support such as wheelchair assistance and priority lanes, which should be requested through your airline at least 48 hours before departure. Incheon International Airport provides extensive services including priority lanes for elderly passengers, children under 7, and persons with disabilities, plus free wheelchair lifts, help phones, and electric vehicle transport between parking and terminals. Children's play areas are available in both terminals at Incheon, while specific play facilities at Hiroshima are not detailed in public listings.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima%20Airport",
            "title": "Hiroshima Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-25T08:59:46Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T11:32:59Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Heliport",
            "title": "Hiroshima Heliport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T18:25:43Z"
          },
          {
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            "time_published": "2026-07-27T23:36:24Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Jeju Air operates the only nonstop service from Hiroshima to Seoul, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The route is flown exclusively with this narrowbody type.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Hiroshima?",
        "answer": "Hiroshima Airport has a couple of lounge options for departing passengers. The domestic departures area has a shared airport lounge called Yamanami Villa, located after security on the third floor, offering complimentary soft drinks, flight information, newspapers, magazines, and PC/copy/fax access. There is also Business Lounge Momiji in the passenger terminal, which provides Wi-Fi, TV, flight information, printing, internet terminals, and a smoking room. Note that the international area has one shared airport lounge, while the domestic side has separate JAL and ANA airline lounges.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/ja-jp/benefits/travel/airport-lounge/hiroshima",
            "title": "広島空港 空港ラウンジ｜クレジットカードはアメリカン・エキスプレス（アメックス）"
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            "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/ja-jp/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HIJ/Business-Lounge-Momiji---O8mEEyvC0Y/",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T11:32:59Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/zh-CN/lounges/japan/hiroshima",
            "title": "广岛 (Hiroshima)",
            "time_published": "2024-09-01T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://singaporeair.com/en-pl/flights-to-hiroshima",
            "title": "Flights from Poland to Hiroshima (HIJ) | Singapore Airlines",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "On Hiroshima–Seoul flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy usually excludes a checked bag; standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium classes offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Hiroshima to Seoul?",
        "answer": "Flights from Hiroshima to Seoul typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this short route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
      }
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