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    "Key": "MES-ID",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MES",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medan",
      "fullCity": "Medan, Sumatra",
      "airport": "Soewondo Air Force Base"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ID",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Indonesia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Indonesia can I fly to from Medan?",
        "answer": "From Medan you can fly non-stop to many Indonesian cities including Jakarta, Batam, Pekanbaru, Padang, Banda Aceh, and Surabaya. Jakarta is the main hub for connections to Bali, Yogyakarta, and eastern Indonesia. Choose Jakarta for business and transit, Bali for beaches, or Yogyakarta for culture."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Medan to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "Flying from Medan to Jakarta takes about 2 hours 10 minutes non-stop, while a flight to Denpasar (Bali) typically requires a connection and lasts around 4½ to 5½ hours total. Since both cities lie within Indonesia, eastbound and westbound differences are negligible."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Medan to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "Medan is in Indonesia. For domestic flights from Medan try Garuda, Citilink, Lion Air, Batik Air and Sriwijaya Air."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Indonesia?",
        "answer": "In Indonesia, top destinations include Bali for beaches and culture, Yogyakarta for Borobudur and Prambanan temples, Jakarta for urban buzz and Lombok for quieter islands and hiking."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Indonesia are best to fly into from Medan?",
        "answer": "Since you are flying from Medan within Indonesia, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta is the main hub with the most domestic connections and some international long-haul options. Bali Ngurah Rai works well for resorts and direct regional flights. Surabaya Juanda is a good gateway for East Java and nearby islands."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Indonesia?",
        "answer": "Indonesia's best weather is generally May through September, the dry season, with sunny days ideal for Bali and Java. July and August are peak tourist months, so prices and crowds are higher. Shoulder months like May, June and September offer a good balance of pleasant conditions and lower costs."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Soewondo Air Force Base from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Medan city center to Kualanamu International Airport (the airport serving Medan), the Kualanamu Airport Rail Link train from Medan Station is the fastest and most popular option, taking about 30–40 minutes and avoiding road congestion. Public buses (Trans Metro Deli and Trans Mebidang BRT) connect to Medan Station but do not go directly to the airport, so you would still need the train or a taxi. Taxis and ride-share cars are available at the airport and city, while driving yourself is possible with a large parking lot at the airport, though traffic on the road can add significant time.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-07T17:50:56Z"
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