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      "code": "MDE",
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      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
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      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Cali?",
        "answer": "The flight from Medellín to Cali covers about 190 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 1 hour and 6 minutes, while the return leg is about 55 minutes — a small difference driven by 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 Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct non‑stop flights from Medellín (MDE) to Cali (CLO). Three airlines — Avianca (AV), JetSMART Colombia (JA), and LATAM Colombia (LA) — operate the route daily, with a combined total of roughly 122 weekly flights. Flight time is about an hour heading to Cali and slightly shorter on the return.",
        "methodology": "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. 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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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cali?",
        "answer": "Taxi is the most common way to get from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) into Cali, with licensed airport taxis operating 24/7 and taking roughly 30–45 minutes to the center depending on traffic. Ride-share apps like Uber and Cabify also operate in Cali and are widely used, though pickup at the airport can be slightly less formal than the official taxi rank. Public mass transit is limited directly from the airport, with no rail link, but you can catch a local bus to the nearby town of Palmira and transfer to Cali's MIO bus system. Car rentals are available at the airport from major agencies, but driving in Cali can be challenging for visitors due to traffic and local driving norms. The airport taxis offer the fastest and most reliable door-to-door option, while ride-share is a close second for those who prefer app-based pricing.",
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html",
            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) Details, Cali, Colombia",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-smr-to-clo.html",
            "title": "Distance From Simon Bolivar Airport to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (SMR - CLO Distance)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T00:00:00Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Medellín to Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available from Medellín to Cali. Avianca operates two daily red-eyes departing around 9:25 PM and 9:50 PM, while LATAM runs one red-eye around 9:10 PM most nights. These flights depart late evening; the short flight time means they land 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 Cali?",
        "answer": "Avianca, JetSMART, and LATAM Airlines operate nonstop flights from Medellín to Cali. Avianca offers the most frequent service at 62 weekly flights, followed by JetSMART with 35 and LATAM with 25.",
        "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 Medellín and Cali?",
        "answer": "Medellín to Cali is a short domestic route with frequent non‑stop flights. Connections are uncommon and would make travel time uncompetitive, so there are no typical layover cities to recommend."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cali?",
        "answer": "July to August and December to January are the driest months, with sunny days and smaller crowds outside major holidays."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Cali?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Colombia, bring your cédula de ciudadanía or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates such as yellow fever if applicable."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cali?",
        "answer": "Cali has one commercial airport, Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, located about 16 km northeast of downtown. It serves domestic and limited international flights, with Avianca, LATAM, and low-cost carriers like Wingo and EasyFly offering regional connections."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova from the city center?",
        "answer": "José María Córdova Airport is about 20 km southeast of downtown Medellín, and since a new highway opened in 2019 the drive takes roughly 20 minutes instead of nearly an hour. Taxis and ride-share services are the most popular and convenient options, while shared shuttle buses and private transfers offer a middle ground in cost and comfort. Public buses from the city center are the least expensive but slower, and driving yourself is possible with both short-term and long-term parking available at the airport.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cali airport?",
        "answer": "Cali Airport has no hotel connected directly to the terminal. A nearby option, Hotel Royal Elim International, is located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away and offers a complimentary airport shuttle.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/cali-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Cali Airport Guide (CLO) - Sleeping in Airports",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/clopc-city-express-plus-cali-colombia/overview/",
            "title": "City Express Cali Colombia (Official Site)",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/es/es/cali/cloha/hoteldetail",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) has an Avianca Executive Lounge on the top floor of the Domestic Satellite Terminal offering free Wi-Fi, though general terminal-wide free Wi-Fi is not confirmed. The available information does not mention currency exchange offices or prayer rooms/chapels at the airport.",
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            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) Details, Cali, Colombia",
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Cali Colombia",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Medellín and Cali airports?",
        "answer": "Both José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) provide standard accessibility services, including wheelchair assistance and mobility support for passengers with reduced mobility, which should be requested through your airline at least 48 hours before departure. Neither airport advertises dedicated children’s play areas, though families can expect family-friendly facilities such as baby-changing rooms and priority boarding; at MDE, assistance can also be arranged via the airport’s operator, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste. At CLO, which operates 24 hours a day, passengers with disabilities can request assistance through Aeronáutica Civil, the airport operator.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to Cali?",
        "answer": "Flights from Medellín to Cali are typically operated with the Airbus A320, flown by LATAM, JetSMART, and Avianca. LATAM and JetSMART each use the A320, as does Avianca, with JetSMART operating the most departures on the route. All three carriers serve this route daily with this aircraft 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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      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Medellín to Cali?",
        "answer": "Avianca (Star Alliance), JetSMART (no alliance), and LATAM (no alliance) operate nonstop flights from Medellín to Cali. Only Avianca belongs to a global alliance on this route; JetSMART and LATAM are unaffiliated with any major alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no oneworld or SkyTeam carriers fly it nonstop.",
        "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": "Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport has several lounges: The Lounge Medellin International for international departures, The Lounge Medellin Nacional for domestic departures, plus Harmony Lounge Nacional and Harmony Lounge Internacional. The Lounge Medellin International offers showers, a conference room, children's play area, Wi-Fi, and complimentary day beds, with a maximum 4-hour stay and one free child under 12 per cardholder. The Lounge Medellin Nacional provides premium food, spirits, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, and day beds, also with a 4-hour maximum and one free child under 12 per adult.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Cali?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic Colombia route, so allowance depends on the airline. Basic fares often exclude checked bags or charge a fee, while standard fares may include one checked bag. Carry‑on is usually included on most fares."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Cali?",
        "answer": "On this short domestic route, flights typically offer Economy only; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby on domestic Colombian routes, while basic fares rarely do."
      }
    }
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