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    "Key": "CNX-KBV",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CNX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Chiang Mai",
      "fullCity": "Chiang Mai, Thailand",
      "airport": "Chiang Mai Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KBV",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Krabi",
      "fullCity": "Krabi, Thailand",
      "airport": "Krabi Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi cover about 740 miles, with a typical nonstop flight time of 2 hours. The return leg is slightly shorter at 1 hour 55 minutes. Connecting itineraries, when needed, generally take between 3 and 5 hours total.",
        "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.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Yes, direct flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi are available. AirAsia (FD) operates up to 38 weekly flights, with six departures daily including early morning and afternoon times, while Bangkok Airways (PG) runs a single flight on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flight takes about two hours.",
        "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. 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. 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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        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Krabi?",
        "answer": "Krabi Airport is about 7 km east of downtown Krabi, and the most-used ground transport option is a taxi or shared minivan, which are readily available at the terminal. There is no mass transit like a train or subway; ride-share services are limited and not as common as in larger Thai cities. Car rentals are available at the airport, but taxis remain the fastest and most convenient door-to-door choice. For a more budget-friendly option, some travelers use the airport shuttle bus, though its schedule is less frequent. Overall, a taxi is the most practical and widely used way to reach the city center.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T21:09:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2007-01-15T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-29T08:54:20Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Krabi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Talk:Krabi International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2024-06-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Thailand",
            "title": "Transport in Thailand",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T20:25:44Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Chiang Mai to Krabi. One connecting itinerary exists where the long leg is a red‑eye: VietJet Air (VZ) departs CNX at 22:30 and arrives Bangkok (BKK) at 23:55 the same night, then connects to a VZ flight to Krabi after a 14h40m layover.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Thai AirAsia and Bangkok Airways operate nonstop flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi. Thai AirAsia offers around 38 weekly flights with multiple daily departures, while Bangkok Airways flies the route 3 times per week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Specific median fares are not listed for this route.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Chiang Mai and Krabi?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities for flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi are Bangkok (both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports), which offers frequent connections and short total travel time, and sometimes Phuket or Kuala Lumpur for alternative routings, though these may extend the journey."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Krabi?",
        "answer": "November to March offers sunny skies, calm seas, and comfortable humidity, avoiding the monsoon rains and peak crowds of December and January."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Thailand, bring a government-issued photo ID such as a national ID card or passport, and a payment method for baggage fees. No visa or vaccination certificates are required for this domestic route."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Krabi?",
        "answer": "Krabi has only one airport, Krabi International Airport, which serves all flights to the province."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Krabi airport?",
        "answer": "Krabi Airport has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within its two terminals. For uninterrupted sleep, the Nap Krabi Hotel is located nearby and provides a free airport shuttle.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/krabi-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Krabi Airport Guide (KBV) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-09T07:46:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T21:09:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/krabi-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Krabi Airport Reviews (KBV)",
            "time_published": "2023-02-17T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2007-01-15T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/thailand/ko-lanta/activities/koh_lanta_private_transfers_to_or_from_krabi_airport_kbv-XQFOK3",
            "title": "Koh Lanta Private Transfers to or from Krabi Airport (KBV)",
            "time_published": "2026-03-16T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airpaz.com/en/airports/krabi-airport-kbv",
            "title": "Krabi Airport (KBV) information - Airpaz",
            "favicon": "https://airpaz.com/apple-touch-icon.png",
            "time_published": "2026-06-30T00:19:59Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Krabi Airport?",
        "answer": "Krabi International Airport offers currency exchange services, with counters located in the departures area of the terminal. Prayer rooms and free Wi‑Fi are also available, though specific terminal locations aren't detailed in the published amenities.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_Airport",
            "title": "Krabi International Airport - Wikipedia",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Krabi_International_Airport",
            "title": "Talk:Krabi International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2024-06-05T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi are operated by Thai AirAsia using Airbus A320-100 aircraft. Connecting one-stop options, typically via Bangkok (DMK or BKK), use a mix of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Airbus A321-100, Airbus A320-100, and occasionally Airbus A318 or A319 on the shorter legs. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, though Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these connecting services.",
        "methodology": "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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        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "The two nonstop carriers on Chiang Mai to Krabi — Thai AirAsia (FD) and Bangkok Airways (PG) — are both unaffiliated with any global airline alliance. Neither Star Alliance, SkyTeam, nor oneworld has a member airline operating this route nonstop; connecting itineraries via other carriers may bring alliance options, but the direct operators are independent.",
        "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. 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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Chiang Mai?",
        "answer": "Chiang Mai Airport has a Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge in the domestic terminal near gate 3, accessible for business class and Star Alliance Gold travelers with a 2.5‑hour limit and premium food, plus Wi‑Fi and workstations. The domestic terminal also offers a Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge, open to Priority Pass and some cardholders during three daily windows near the departure gate entrance, with Wi‑Fi and soft drinks. Additionally, The Coral Executive Lounge operates in both the domestic and international terminals, available via Priority Pass or day pass, providing a quiet space with refreshments.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CNX",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Chiang Mai International Airport | Amex DE",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CNX/Thai-Airways-Royal-Orchid-Lounge---Up2jkDHfuD",
            "title": "Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge at Chiang Mai International Airport | Amex DE",
            "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/en-GB/lounges/thailand/chiang-mai-intl/cnx2-bangkok-airways-boutique-lounge",
            "title": "Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge CNX AIRPORT Domestic Terminal Chiang Mai Intl | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/thailand/chiang-mai-intl/cnx2-bangkok-airways-boutique-lounge",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/at/en/o-d/cy-cy/innsbruck-chiang-mai",
            "title": "Flight from Innsbruck to Chiang Mai (INN-CNX) | Lufthansa",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "On domestic flights within Thailand, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Budget carriers often charge extra for checked bags, while full-service airlines may include one checked bag and a carry-on. Basic fares are typically restrictive, so check your airline's policy before flying."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Chiang Mai to Krabi?",
        "answer": "Flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi typically offer Economy class only, as it is a short domestic route; 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 usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while promotional fares generally do not."
      }
    }
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