OpenAPIHub vs Zyla API Hub: Travel & Transportation API Comparison

Understanding the Need for Travel & Transportation APIs

• Data Inaccuracy: Building a reliable data source from scratch is time-consuming and often leads to outdated or incorrect information.
• Complex Integrations: Integrating multiple data sources can lead to increased complexity and maintenance overhead.
• Time Constraints: Developing custom solutions can divert resources away from core business objectives, delaying product launches.

OpenAPIHub vs Zyla API Hub: A Comparative Overview

Route Planning API

Route Planning API allows users to find the optimal route between stops using various transportation modes, including driving, cycling, walking, and public transportation. This API is essential for applications that require efficient route planning, such as delivery services and public transport apps.

• Get Route: This feature calculates the route between provided waypoints, including turn-by-turn directions. It returns detailed information such as estimated travel time, distance, and real-time traffic updates.

{
    "features": [
        {
            "type": "Feature",
            "properties": {
                "mode": "drive",
                "waypoints": [
                    {
                        "location": [10.87474, 48.34364],
                        "original_index": 0
                    },
                    {
                        "location": [10.90925, 48.37073],
                        "original_index": 1
                    }
                ],
                "units": "metric",
                "distance": 7767,
                "distance_units": "meters",
                "time": 630.783,
                "legs": [
                    {
                        "distance": 7767,
                        "time": 630.783,
                        "steps": [
                            {
                                "from_index": 0,
                                "to_index": 88,
                                "distance": 1581,
                                "time": 114.754,
                                "instruction": {
                                    "text": "Drive north on Ggginger Strae."
                                }
                            }
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ]
}

Check out the API documentation to get started.

Trip Directions API

Trip Directions API offers efficient routing and detailed turn-by-turn directions for various modes of transportation. This API is particularly useful for applications that require accurate trip planning, considering real-time traffic conditions and user preferences.

• Get Directions: This feature calculates the route between provided waypoints, including turn-by-turn directions, and considers real-time traffic conditions.

{
    "features": [
        {
            "type": "Feature",
            "properties": {
                "mode": "drive",
                "waypoints": [
                    {
                        "location": [10.87474, 48.34364],
                        "original_index": 0
                    },
                    {
                        "location": [10.90925, 48.37073],
                        "original_index": 1
                    }
                ],
                "units": "metric",
                "distance": 7774,
                "distance_units": "meters",
                "time": 627.658,
                "legs": [
                    {
                        "distance": 7774,
                        "time": 627.658,
                        "steps": [
                            {
                                "from_index": 0,
                                "to_index": 91,
                                "distance": 1581,
                                "time": 114.761,
                                "instruction": {
                                    "text": "Drive north on Ggginger Strae."
                                }
                            }
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ]
}

Read our technical guides for implementation tips.

Travel Planning API

Travel Planning API enables developers to create applications that help users plan their travel itineraries based on preferences, destinations, and duration. This API is essential for travel booking sites and applications that aim to provide personalized travel experiences.

• Get Plan: This feature generates travel plans based on user input, such as the number of days and destination.

{
    "plan": [
        {
            "day": 1,
            "activities": [
                {
                    "time": "9:00 AM",
                    "description": "Arrive in Azores and check-in to hotel"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "day": 2,
            "activities": [
                {
                    "time": "10:00 AM",
                    "description": "Explore Ponta Delgada"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "key": "10-azores",
    "_id": "678028b5e4eff1162be21702"
}

Read our technical guides for implementation tips.

Routes and Directions API

Routes and Directions API is a web-based tool that helps users find the best route for driving, cycling, or walking. This API is particularly useful for navigation systems and logistics management applications.

• Get Directions: This feature allows users to pass start and end coordinates for their trip, select the routing mode, and receive the best route.

{
    "features": [
        {
            "type": "Feature",
            "properties": {
                "mode": "drive",
                "waypoints": [
                    {
                        "location": [10.87474, 48.34364],
                        "original_index": 0
                    },
                    {
                        "location": [10.90925, 48.37073],
                        "original_index": 1
                    }
                ],
                "units": "metric",
                "distance": 7767,
                "distance_units": "meters",
                "time": 630.783,
                "legs": [
                    {
                        "distance": 7767,
                        "time": 630.783,
                        "steps": [
                            {
                                "from_index": 0,
                                "to_index": 88,
                                "distance": 1581,
                                "time": 114.754,
                                "instruction": {
                                    "text": "Drive north on Ggginger Strae."
                                }
                            }
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ]
}

Check out the API documentation to get started.

Taxi Fare Calculator API

Taxi Fare Calculator API allows users to calculate the estimated cost of a taxi ride between two locations. This API is particularly useful for travel applications that aim to provide users with fare estimates before they request a ride.

• Taxi Fare Calculator: This feature allows users to search fares by geo coordinates, providing estimated duration and fare for the trip.

{
    "headers": {
        "response_time": 607,
        "response_timestamp": "2025-01-18T13:20:39.740Z",
        "api": "taxicalculator",
        "response_id": 104970
    },
    "journey": {
        "city_name": "Berlin",
        "department": "Lausitzer Pl. 5, 10997 Berlin, Deutschland",
        "arrival": "Dahlwitzer Landstrae 181, 12587 Berlin, Deutschland",
        "duration": 34,
        "distance": 21,
        "fares": [
            {
                "name": "by Day",
                "price_in_cents": 5250,
                "estimated": false
            },
            {
                "name": "by Night",
                "price_in_cents": "n/a",
                "estimated": false
            }
        ]
    }
}

View the integration guide for step-by-step instructions.

Search Flight Prices API

Search Flight Prices API allows users to check fares for any flight, making it an essential tool for travel agencies and booking platforms. This API retrieves the best prices for flights based on user input.

• Get Prices: This feature retrieves, monitors, and explores a wide range of flight options, allowing users to search for flights between specified origin and destination.
• Get Countries: This feature provides a list of countries along with essential details such as country code and currency information.
• Get Airports: This feature enables the retrieval of a list of airports situated at the specified location.

{
    "itineraries": {
        "buckets": [
            {
                "id": "Best",
                "name": "Best",
                "items": [
                    {
                        "id": "13554-2209211735--32332-1-9828-2209212205",
                        "price": {
                            "raw": 105,
                            "formatted": "$105"
                        },
                        "legs": [
                            {
                                "id": "13554-2209211735--32332-1-9828-2209212205",
                                "origin": {
                                    "id": "LHR",
                                    "name": "London Heathrow",
                                    "displayCode": "LHR",
                                    "city": "London",
                                    "isHighlighted": false
                                },
                                "destination": {
                                    "id": "BER",
                                    "name": "Berlin Brandenburg",
                                    "displayCode": "BER",
                                    "city": "Berlin",
                                    "isHighlighted": false
                                },
                                "durationInMinutes": 210,
                                "stopCount": 1,
                                "isSmallestStops": true,
                                "departure": "2022-09-21T17:35:00",
                                "arrival": "2022-09-21T22:05:00"
                            }
                        ]
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    }
}

Read our technical guides for implementation tips.

Historical Flights Information API

Historical Flights Information API provides access to historical flight data, enabling applications to analyze past flight patterns and trends. This API is valuable for airlines and travel companies looking to improve scheduling and routes.

• Real-Time: This feature tracks flights and retrieves flight status information in real-time.
• Historical: This feature allows users to look up data about historical flights.

{
    "status": 200,
    "success": true,
    "code": "LGA",
    "type": "departure",
    "data": [
        {
            "movement": {
                "airport": {
                    "name": "Omaha"
                },
                "scheduledTime": {
                    "utc": "2023-10-04 12:13Z",
                    "local": "2023-10-04 08:13-04:00"
                },
                "terminal": "C",
                "quality": ["Basic"]
            },
            "number": "DL 4094",
            "status": "Unknown",
            "codeshareStatus": "Unknown",
            "isCargo": false,
            "aircraft": {
                "model": "Bombardier CRJ900"
            },
            "airline": {
                "name": "Delta Air Lines",
                "iata": "DL",
                "icao": "DAL"
            }
        }
    ]
}

Visit the developer docs for complete API reference.

Airports Database API

Airports Database API allows developers to access information about any airport using its IATA code. This API is essential for applications that require detailed airport information.

• Real-Time: This feature tracks flights and retrieves flight status information in real-time.
• Airports By Filter: This feature lets users filter and get detailed info about airports, including location, IATA and ICAO codes, and contact details.

{
    "success": true,
    "data": [
        {
            "name": "Aberdeen International Airport",
            "names": {
                "ko": "아버딘 국제공항",
                "en": "Aberdeen International Airport"
            },
            "location": {
                "latitude": 57.201,
                "longitude": -2.197
            },
            "iata": "ABZ",
            "icao": "EGPD",
            "timezone": "Europe/London"
        }
    ]
}

Check out the API documentation to get started.

Why Choose Zyla API Hub?

• Unified Platform: With Zyla API Hub, developers can manage multiple APIs from a single account, simplifying integration and management.
• Single SDK Advantage: Zyla provides a single SDK for multiple API integrations, reducing the complexity of managing different SDKs.
• Consolidated Analytics: Zyla offers consolidated analytics and monitoring across all APIs, enabling developers to track performance and usage effectively.
• Reliability and Uptime: Zyla's infrastructure is designed for high reliability and uptime, ensuring that applications remain operational.
• Enhanced Developer Experience: Zyla provides comprehensive documentation and a consistent API response format, making it easier for developers to integrate and troubleshoot.