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    "Key": "MAD-BOG",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain",
      "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport"
    },
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      "code": "BOG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bogotá",
      "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia",
      "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "The flight from Madrid to Bogotá is about 4,990 miles and typically takes 10 hours 20 minutes nonstop. The return leg is shorter at 9 hours 35 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 Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from Madrid to Bogotá. Four airlines operate the route: Avianca (up to 54 weekly, daily), Iberia (up to 43 weekly, daily), Air Europa (7 weekly, daily), and Plus Ultra (4 weekly, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday). The flight takes about 10 hours 20 minutes eastbound, and roughly 9 hours 35 minutes on the return.",
        "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 Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Ground transportation from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogotá includes taxis, ride-share services, public buses, and rental cars. Taxis are widely available and generally considered safe and reliable for visitors, making them the most commonly used option for airport transfers. Public buses offer a budget-friendly alternative, though they can be slower and less comfortable during peak traffic. Car rental facilities are present at the airport for those preferring to drive themselves. For the fastest trip to the city center, a taxi or ride-share is typically the best choice, especially outside rush hours.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_International_Airport",
            "title": "El Dorado International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:14:54Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogot%C3%A1",
            "title": "Bogotá",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-07T00:56:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado",
            "title": "El Dorado International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z"
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Iberia operates a nonstop red-eye from Madrid to Bogotá, departing daily at 11:55 PM. This flight arrives in Bogotá the next morning.",
        "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 Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Avianca, Iberia, Air Europa, and Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas all fly nonstop from Madrid to Bogotá. Avianca operates the most flights at 54 per week with a median fare around $1,300, followed by Iberia with 43 weekly flights at about $1,340. Air Europa offers 7 weekly flights at roughly $1,402, while Plus Ultra runs 4 flights per week on select days.",
        "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 Madrid and Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Madrid and Bogotá include Miami, Panama City, and Lisbon. Miami offers extensive onward connections to Colombia and efficient transit for passengers with U.S. visas. Panama City, as the home hub of Copa Airlines, provides seamless connections across the Americas with a compact, easy‑to‑navigate airport. Lisbon serves as a logical European stopover with TAP Air Portugal, often keeping total travel times competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "December to March and July to August are driest and sunniest, with fewer tourists outside holiday peaks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a payment method for baggage, and proof of onward or return travel. Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short stays, but check for any required travel authorization or vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Bogotá has one major commercial airport, El Dorado International, located about 15 km west of downtown. It serves all international and domestic flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From central Madrid, the quickest and most popular option is the Line 203 Exprés Aeropuerto bus from Atocha Renfe, which runs frequently and directly to the airport terminals. The Cercanías suburban train (lines C1 and C10) also serves Terminal 4, offering a fast rail link from major hubs like Atocha and Chamartín. Other EMT city buses (lines 101, 200, 822, 824, 827, 828) connect various districts, while taxis and ride-shares provide door-to-door convenience at a higher cost. Driving is possible with official Aena parking at each terminal, but is generally the least convenient due to traffic and parking fees.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/trains.html",
            "title": "How to get here by train | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena",
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            "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/taxi.html",
            "title": "How to get here by taxi | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.aena.es/es/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/como-llegar/autobus.html",
            "title": "Cómo llegar en autobús | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | Aena",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bogotá airport?",
        "answer": "Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport has sleep cabins inside Terminal 1's secure area, airside, near Gate 54, operated by Wait N Rest; these soundproof cabins include a bed, flight-information screen, and climate controls, with rates around COP 80,000 or USD $19 for 3 hours. Several hotels are located near the airport, such as Hotel Habitel Prime and Hotel Habitel Select, both about 1.0 mile (1.6 km) away, and most offer free airport shuttle service. There is no hotel directly connected to the terminal building itself.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/colombia/bogota/bog-el-dorado-international-airport",
            "title": "Hotels near El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia - Find Hotels - Hilton",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/hotels/bogal-aloft-bogota-airport/overview/",
            "title": "Hoteles en Bogotá, Colombia | Aloft Bogota Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-06-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/bogota-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Bogota Airport Guide (BOG) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-23T17:57:01Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at El Dorado Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá offers complimentary Wi-Fi in Terminal 1, which houses the international and domestic concourses, along with ATMs, restrooms, luggage storage, and several retail and dining options. Currency exchange offices are not specifically mentioned in the available information, though ATMs are present in both terminals. Prayer rooms or chapels are also not detailed in the data; Terminal 2 contains a food plaza, retail stores, and ATMs but no mention of religious facilities.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:14:54Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado",
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            "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internacional_de_Bogot%C3%A1",
            "title": "Internacional de Bogotá",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-28T23:30:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_World_Tour",
            "title": "El Dorado World Tour",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-26T21:36:49Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_El_Dorado",
            "title": "The El Dorado",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-18T20:29:52Z"
          }
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Madrid and Bogotá airports?",
        "answer": "At Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility can request free assistance through Aena, ideally at least 48 hours before travel, and a paid Meet & Assist escortservice is available for personalized help. Children's play areas and family facilities are also provided in the terminals. For Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport (BOG), the available data does not include specific details on mobility assistance programs or children's play areas, so travelers should contact the airport or their airline directly to arrange any needed services.",
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            "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/vip-services/meetassist.html",
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            "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "http://www.aena.es/es/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/conocenos/contacta.html",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/security.html",
            "title": "Security | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_Fire",
            "title": "El Dorado Fire",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T00:34:01Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T02:48:38Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates the Madrid to Bogotá route most, flying Boeing 787-8 aircraft, and Air Europa also flies Boeing 787-8s on the route. Iberia uses the Airbus A350 family, while Plus Ultra operates Airbus A330-200s.",
        "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 Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Madrid to Bogotá are operated by Avianca (Star Alliance), Iberia (oneworld), Air Europa (SkyTeam), and Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas (unaffiliated with any alliance). All three major global alliances are represented on this route through their respective member carriers.",
        "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 Madrid?",
        "answer": "Madrid-Barajas has several lounges when departing, including Aerotel Madrid in Terminal 4, Plaza Mayor in Terminal 4, Cibeles in Terminal 1, Puerta de Alcala in Terminal 2, Neptuno Lounge in Terminal 4 Satellite, and Puerta Del Sol in Terminal 3. The Puerta De Alcala Lounge is open all day, every day, and can be accessed by guests three hours prior to their flight departure, with amenities like internet, television, wifi, air conditioning, and showers. Puerta del Sol VIP Lounge is located on the 2nd floor of Terminal T3 boarding area and is reserved for Schengen or non-Schengen flights, with a maximum stay of three hours before departure.",
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          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/spain/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas",
            "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport MAD Lounges - MAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/vip-services/vip-lounges/salas-vip-t2.html",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Madrid to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Flights from Madrid to Bogotá typically offer Economy, Premium Economy, and flat-bed Business class on carriers like Iberia and Avianca."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally allow same-day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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