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    "Key": "ICN-MYJ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ICN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Seoul",
      "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea",
      "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MYJ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Matsuyama",
      "fullCity": "Matsuyama, Japan",
      "airport": "Matsuyama Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "The flight from Seoul to Matsuyama is about 430 miles and typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly longer at 1 hour 40 minutes, a small difference 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 Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Yes, Jeju Air (7C) flies non‑stop from Seoul Incheon to Matsuyama with two daily departures — one at 07:00 and one at 13:15 — seven days a week, for a total of 14 weekly flights. The flight takes about 95 minutes. Jeju Air is the only carrier on this non‑stop 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 Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Matsuyama Airport is only 5.6 km from the city center, so ground transportation is quick and straightforward. Iyotetsu, the main local transport provider, operates local buses directly between the airport and the city, and its tram and rail network connects at Matsuyama City Station, which is the most commonly used option for reaching downtown. Taxis are available at the airport and offer the fastest door-to-door trip, while ride-share services are not commonly used in Japan and car rentals are an option for exploring the wider Shikoku region. The Iyotetsu airport bus is the most popular choice for most travelers, balancing cost and convenience.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuyama_Airport",
            "title": "Matsuyama Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T20:00:45Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuyama_City_Station",
            "title": "Matsuyama City Station",
            "time_published": "2025-10-23T08:29:39Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iyotetsu",
            "title": "Iyotetsu",
            "time_published": "2026-04-11T11:31:36Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuyama_Station_(Ehime)",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Seoul Incheon to Matsuyama. One connecting itinerary with an overnight long leg exists: Asiana Airlines departs ICN at 21:10, arriving at Tokyo Haneda at 23:30 the same night, then connects to an ANA flight after a 7h45m layover. This is the only red-eye pattern shown in the schedule data.",
        "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 Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Jeju Air (7C) flies nonstop from Seoul Incheon to Matsuyama with 14 weekly flights, operating daily with morning and early afternoon departures. Specific fare data for this route isn't available in the current pricing information, so a typical median fare cannot be provided.",
        "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 Seoul and Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Tokyo (Narita or Haneda), Osaka (Kansai), and Fukuoka, which offer frequent onward flights to Matsuyama. Tokyo provides the most connections and efficient transfer facilities. Osaka and Fukuoka are closer to Matsuyama, often resulting in shorter total travel times. Visa-free transit is available for many nationalities at these Japanese airports."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "April to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, any required Japanese visa, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and check if vaccination certificates are needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Matsuyama has only one airport, Matsuyama Airport (MYJ), which serves the city and the surrounding Ehime Prefecture. It is located about 6 km west of the city centre, offering domestic connections mainly on JAL and ANA, with a few international routes to nearby Asian destinations."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Incheon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From central Seoul, the fastest option is the Airport Railroad Express (AREX) train, which runs frequently and avoids road traffic; it is also the most popular choice for many travelers. Airport limousine buses offer convenient door-to-door service from major hotels and bus stops, with slightly higher fares than the train but no need to transfer. Taxis and ride-share services are available and most comfortable but cost significantly more and can be slowed by traffic. Driving yourself is possible with parking at the airport, though parking fees and traffic make it the least practical for most visitors.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Matsuyama airport?",
        "answer": "Matsuyama Airport has no on-site or terminal-connected hotel, and the terminal closes nightly, so staying inside overnight is not possible. Several hotels are within a short drive, including Hotel Fine Garden Matsuyama about 2.4 miles away, Hotel Aisul Matsuyama about 2.9 miles away, and Hotel MyStays Matsuyama about 3.2 miles away. For a good night's sleep, you'll need to arrange transport to one of these nearby properties.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounges/matsuyama-airport-lounges.htm",
            "title": "Matsuyama Airport Lounges (MYJ)",
            "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/matsuyama-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Matsuyama Airport Guide (MYJ) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/cn/zh/ehime/myjja/hoteldetail",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Matsuyama Airport?",
        "answer": "Matsuyama Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal for all passengers. Currency exchange offices and prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in available airport information, so their presence cannot be confirmed. The airport has a single passenger terminal, where the Wi-Fi network is accessible in the check-in, boarding, and arrival areas.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuyama_Airport",
            "title": "Matsuyama Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T20:00:45Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuyama_City_Station",
            "title": "Matsuyama City Station",
            "time_published": "2025-10-23T08:29:39Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuyama",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T17:54:13Z"
          }
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Seoul and Matsuyama airports?",
        "answer": "At Seoul Incheon (ICN), mobility-impaired travelers can use priority lanes, wheelchair lift service, and electric vehicle/wheelchair transportation from 7:00 to 22:00, with help phones at terminal exits and assistance arranged in advance via the help desk (1577-2600) or your airline. For Matsuyama Airport (MYJ), the available reference material focuses on general airport history and services rather than detailed accessibility or children's facilities, so specific mobility assistance programs or play areas at Matsuyama are not documented in this data. It's recommended to contact the airport or your airline directly, ideally 48 hours in advance, for assistance at either airport.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1435/subview.do",
            "title": "International Incheon Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-07T20:00:45Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Jeju Air flies this route using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which are part of the Boeing 737 family. No other carriers or aircraft types are listed for Seoul to Matsuyama.",
        "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 Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "The only airline operating nonstop from Seoul (ICN) to Matsuyama (MYJ) is Jeju Air (7C), which is not a member of any global airline alliance — so no alliance serves this route directly. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no specific partner appears in the published schedule.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Seoul?",
        "answer": "There are several lounge options at Incheon International Airport, including Sky Hub Lounges in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, multiple Asiana Airlines Business Class Lounges in Terminal 1, and MATINA Lounges in both terminals. The Korean Air Lounge in Terminal 1 near gate 28 offers lounge dining, refreshments, showers, tea, coffee, beverages, and internet access. Access to the Korean Air Lounge is available to Qantas Club members and eligible passengers, though specific entry requirements for other lounges are not detailed.",
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            "url": "https://www.qantas.com/vn/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/icn/Korean%2520Air%2520Lounge.html",
            "title": "Airport lounge locations | Qantas"
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          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/incheon-international",
            "title": "Incheon International Airport ICN Lounges - ICN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/asia/seoul-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "Seoul Incheon (ICN) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/incheon-international/icn14-sky-hub-lounge",
            "title": "Sky Hub Lounge ICN AIRPORT Terminal 2 Incheon International | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ICN",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy tickets may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically allow one checked bag and a carry-on. Business and first class provide higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Seoul to Matsuyama?",
        "answer": "Flights from Seoul to Matsuyama typically offer Economy only; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not common on this short regional route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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