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    "Key": "JKT-PKU",
    "orig": {
      "code": "JKT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Jakarta",
      "fullCity": "Jakarta, Indonesia",
      "airport": "Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport"
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      "code": "PKU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Pekanbaru",
      "fullCity": "Pekanbaru, Sumatra",
      "airport": "Sultan Syarif Kasim II Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Jakarta to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "The flight from Jakarta to Pekanbaru is about 580 miles. Nonstop service typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes, with return flights also taking about 1 hour 45 minutes.",
        "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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "Pekanbaru's airport, Sultan Syarif Kasim II International, sits close to the city center, making the trip into town short and straightforward. Taxis are the most commonly used option, offering a direct and reliable ride to downtown hotels and the main market area. Ride-hailing apps like Grab and Gojek also operate at the airport and are widely used for their convenience and fixed pricing. Car rental counters exist but are less popular for visitors, as driving in the city can be hectic. No rail or dedicated airport bus service links the terminal to the center, so a taxi or ride-share is effectively the fastest and most practical choice.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Syarif_Kasim_II_International_Airport",
            "title": "Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-29T04:33:30Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pekanbaru",
            "title": "Pekanbaru",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-03T08:49:33Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Iskandar_Muda_International_Airport",
            "title": "Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-13T17:18:17Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Hasanuddin_International_Airport",
            "title": "Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-18T15:29:11Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Jakarta to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "No red‑eye flights are available from Jakarta to Pekanbaru — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight 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 Jakarta to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "Garuda Indonesia, Super Air Jet, Citilink, Batik Air, and Lion Air all fly nonstop from Jakarta to Pekanbaru. Garuda Indonesia operates 33 weekly flights, Super Air Jet 35, Citilink 35 (including 7 from Halim Perdanakusuma), Batik Air 21, and Lion Air 7. Specific median fares aren't available for this domestic route, but the carriers offer frequent daily service.",
        "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 Jakarta and Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Batam, Medan, Palembang and Singapore. Batam and Medan offer short connection times, Palembang is a direct midpoint, while Singapore provides broad regional connections and efficient transfers."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "June to August is best for Pekanbaru, with lower rainfall and less humidity compared to the wetter months, though it remains warm."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Jakarta to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Indonesia, bring a valid national ID (KTP) or passport, ensure your name matches the ticket, and carry a payment method for baggage fees. Vaccination certificates may be required per current health regulations."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "Pekanbaru has only one airport, Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, serving all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "The fastest way from central Jakarta to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport is the Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line, a rail service that runs from Manggarai and BNI City stations in about 46–48 minutes, avoiding traffic. Public buses and TransJakarta BRT also serve the airport, but they are slower and subject to congestion. Taxis and ride-share services are widely available and moderately priced, while driving yourself uses the Prof. Dr. Ir. Soedijatmo Toll Road, though parking at the airport adds cost and traffic can be heavy during peak hours.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Jakarta",
            "title": "Transport in Jakarta",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-16T15:13:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soekarno%E2%80%93Hatta_Airport_Commuter_Line",
            "title": "Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-30T10:17:20Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Jakarta",
            "title": "Transport in Jakarta",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-26T01:08:23Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Pekanbaru airport?",
        "answer": "Pekanbaru Airport has no directly connected or on-site hotel; the closest options are BATIQA Hotel Pekanbaru (0.7 mi / 1.1 km) and PRIME PARK Hotel Pekanbaru (0.8 mi / 1.3 km). There is a free rest zone with reclining chairs in the Domestic Terminal, but no cots are provided. Sleeping in the terminal is possible, though shops and eateries close by 9:00 PM and overnight food options are not available.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/pekanbaru-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Pekanbaru Airport Guide (PKU) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-09T13:45:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Syarif_Kasim_II_International_Airport",
            "title": "Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-29T04:33:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/9482/index.zh.shtml",
            "title": "佩坎巴鲁诺富特酒店 - ALL"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/pekanbaru-airport/lembayung-executive-lounge-pku.htm",
            "title": "Lembayung Executive Lounge | Pekanbaru Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-11-22T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport in Pekanbaru has a modern terminal opened in 2012, but specific details on currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, and free Wi-Fi are not explicitly listed in the available information. As a major Indonesian airport, it is very likely to offer prayer rooms (musholla) and free Wi-Fi in the terminal, though exact locations are not specified. Currency exchange services are typically available in international airports, but no confirmed details for PKU were found.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Syarif_Kasim_II_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-29T04:33:30Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pekanbaru",
            "title": "Pekanbaru",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-03T08:49:33Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Jakarta and Pekanbaru airports?",
        "answer": "At Jakarta's Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK), the main airport serving the metro area for this route, mobility assistance and facilities for travelers with disabilities are available through the airport operator InJourney Airports, though specific programs like a dedicated children's play area are not detailed in the public materials I can access; you should request wheelchair or special assistance at least 48 hours before departure via your airline or the airport's customer service. At Pekanbaru's Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU), the terminal is a smaller regional facility, and while it provides standard accessibility support such as ramps and assistance on request, there is no published information about a dedicated children's play area; again, arrange any needed help directly with your airline in advance.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soekarno%E2%80%93Hatta_International_Airport",
            "title": "Soekarno–Hatta International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-13T15:39:17Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soekarno_Hatta_International_Airport",
            "title": "Soekarno–Hatta International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2004-11-24T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soekarno–Hatta_International_Airport_Terminal_3",
            "title": "Soekarno–Hatta International Airport Terminal 3",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-08T18:47:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soekarno%E2%80%93Hatta%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Soekarno–Hatta International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T17:22:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soekarno%E2%80%93Hatta_Airport_Commuter_Line",
            "title": "Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-30T10:17:20Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Jakarta to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "Lion Air flies Boeing 737-900s on this route, while Citilink, Super Air Jet, and Indonesia AirAsia use Airbus A320s. Garuda Indonesia operates Boeing 737-800s, and Batik Air uses a mix of Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A320s. Citilink also serves the route from Halim Perdanakusuma with Airbus A320s.",
        "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 Jakarta to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "Garuda Indonesia, a SkyTeam member, flies nonstop from Jakarta to Pekanbaru. The other carriers — Citilink, Super Air Jet, Batik Air, and Lion Air — are not part of any 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. 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. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Jakarta?",
        "answer": "Soekarno–Hatta International Airport has several lounge options across its terminals, including Blue Sky Premier Lounge in Terminals 1A, 1B, 1C, 2D, and 3, Saphire Lounge in Terminal 2F, Saphire Blue Sky Premier Lounge in Terminal 3, and Saphire Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 3. The Blue Sky Premier Lounge in Terminal 1A is temporarily closed, and the article lists no eligibility or feature details for any of the lounges. The Saphire Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 3 is open 24 hours, while others have varying hours such as 02:00–20:00 in Terminal 1B or 05:00–20:00 in Terminal 2F.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/indonesia/jakarta-soekarno-hatta-intl",
            "title": "Soekarno-Hatta International Airport CGK Lounges - CGK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CGK",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | Amex AU",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/indonesia/jakarta-soekarno-hatta-intl",
            "title": "Soekarno-Hatta International Airport CGK Lounges - CGK Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CGK",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soekarno–Hatta_International_Airport_Terminal_3",
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          }
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Jakarta to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "On domestic flights like Jakarta to Pekanbaru, baggage allowance varies by airline and fare. Basic economy tickets typically exclude checked baggage, while standard economy usually includes up to 20 kg checked and a carry-on. Always verify with your airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Jakarta to Pekanbaru?",
        "answer": "Flights from Jakarta to Pekanbaru typically offer Economy and Business class with standard recliner seats; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this short domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not, so check directly with your carrier."
      }
    }
  }
}