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    "Key": "MDE-BOG",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "BOG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bogotá",
      "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia",
      "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "The flight from Medellín to Bogotá is about 130 miles and typically takes 58 minutes. In the return direction, the flight time is 65 minutes, slightly longer against 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 Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct non‑stop flights from Medellín to Bogotá, operated by Avianca, LATAM, JetSMART, and Wingo — all run daily. Avianca leads with about 256 weekly departures, followed by LATAM (222), JetSMART (177), and Wingo (41), with flights leaving throughout the day from early morning until late evening and taking around 55–65 minutes.",
        "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": "El Dorado International Airport (BOG) offers several ground transportation options, including car rentals, which are available in Terminal 1, and taxis. Ride-share services like Uber and inDrive also operate, though they may have restrictions on airport pickups, and the TransMilenio feeder bus service connects the airport to the city's mass transit network. Taxis are the most commonly used and convenient option for direct travel to the city center, while the TransMilenio bus is the most affordable but slower. Car rentals are available but less practical for short visits due to Bogotá's traffic.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_International_Airport",
            "title": "El Dorado International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:14:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogot%C3%A1",
            "title": "Bogotá",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-07T00:56:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado",
            "title": "El Dorado International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Overnight red‑eye flights from Medellín to Bogotá are widely available, with Avianca (AV), JetSMART (JA), LATAM (LA), and Wingo (P5) all operating late‑evening nonstop departures. Typical departure times range from 21:00 to 22:58, and the short flight time means these generally arrive the same night, not 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 Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Avianca, LATAM, JetSMART, and Wingo all operate nonstop flights from Medellín to Bogotá. Avianca is the most frequent with 256 weekly flights and a median fare around $172, while LATAM offers 222 weekly flights. JetSMART flies 177 times a week with a median fare near $159, and Wingo operates 41 weekly flights.",
        "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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        ]
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "December to March and July to August are the driest months with mild temperatures and fewer crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Bring a valid Colombian national ID or passport, a payment method for bags, and any required vaccination certificates. No visa or onward travel proof is needed for domestic flights."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Bogotá has one main commercial airport, El Dorado International Airport, which serves all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Medellín, the fastest and most popular way to reach José María Córdova International Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, which take about 20 minutes via the new highway that opened in 2019. Shared shuttle buses and public buses are cheaper and also run regularly from the city center to the airport, though they take longer and make more stops. Driving yourself is possible with on‑site parking available at the terminal, but traffic and parking fees make it less convenient for most travelers. Overall, taxis and ride‑shares are the quickest and most commonly used option, while buses offer the most budget‑friendly alternative.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport",
            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medell%C3%ADn",
            "title": "Medellín",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-10T23:25:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bogotá airport?",
        "answer": "Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport has sleep cabins called Wait N Rest located airside in Terminal 1, near Gate 54, with eighteen soundproof cabins available for around COP 80,000 / USD $19 for three hours. There are also several hotels nearby, including Hotel Habitel Prime, Hotel Habitel Select, Movich Buro 26 Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Bogota Airport, and City Express Plus by Marriott, all within about 2.9 km of the airport and most offering complimentary shuttle service.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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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",
            "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/WW/favicon_WW.svg"
          },
          {
            "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"
          }
        ]
      },
      "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 throughout Terminal 1, which also houses ATMs, retail stores, and car rental facilities, though no currency exchange offices are explicitly mentioned in the available information. Prayer rooms or chapels are not noted in the terminal descriptions either, so their presence cannot be confirmed. Terminal 2, used by EasyFly and Satena, contains ATMs and retail but no specific mention of a chapel or exchange service.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_International_Airport",
            "title": "El Dorado International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:14:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado",
            "title": "El Dorado International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z"
          },
          {
            "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",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-06-26T21:36:49Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_El_Dorado",
            "title": "The El Dorado",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-18T20:29:52Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates the most flights on the Medellín to Bogotá route, using the Airbus A320 and Airbus A320neo. JetSMART and LATAM Airlines each use the Airbus A320, while Wingo operates Boeing 737-800 aircraft.",
        "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 Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance serves the route through Avianca and Copa Airlines Colombia (AeroRepública). LATAM and JetSMART, the other nonstop carriers, are not members of any global airline 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Medellín?",
        "answer": "When departing from Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport, the best lounge options are The Lounge Medellin International for international flights and The Lounge Medellin Nacional for domestic flights. Both are accessible to Priority Pass members, with the international lounge offering amenities like showers, a conference room, children's play area, Wi-Fi, and complimentary day beds, while the national lounge features premium food, spirits, beer and wine, conference rooms, and Wi-Fi. The international lounge is located after customs and duty-free near Gate 10 on the second floor, and the national lounge is after security near Gate 1 on the third floor. Harmony Lounge Nacional and Harmony Lounge Internacional are also available, as is a sleeping capsule option called The Dream Box.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-ar/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-International-Terminal-Internacional-BYzRp1Irxl",
            "title": "The Lounge Medellin International en Aeropuerto Internacional José María Córdova | Amex AR",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international/mde2-the-lounge-medellin-international",
            "title": "The Lounge Medellín Internacional MDE AIRPORT  Aeropuerto Internacional José María Córdova (Medellín) | Priority Pass",
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          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international",
            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-mx/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-Terminal-de-vuelos-nacionales-KQlpb8y4sO",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "On domestic flights from Medellín to Bogotá, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic fares often exclude checked luggage but include a personal item, while standard fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "On this short domestic route, flights typically offer only Economy class with standard seating; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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