Travelling from Sapporo to Beijing: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Sapporo. Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Sapporo to Beijing jetting off from here.
Hop off your plane in Beijing at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Sapporo to Beijing flight.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Sapporo.
With three weekly flights between the two airports, Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Sapporo to Beijing with Air China at 13:50. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from CTS to PEK is with Air China at 13:50.
Leave enough time to make your Sapporo to Beijing flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Beijing
To find cheap Sapporo to Beijing flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Sapporo
Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Begin your travels at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS), which has a range of direct flights from Sapporo to Beijing. From CTS, you can fly nonstop to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
Air China is a popular airline that offers direct Sapporo to Beijing plane tickets from CTS.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Sapporo to Beijing flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sapporo Chitose Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Sapporo, CTS can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Sapporo Chitose Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sapporo to Beijing or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to Sapporo Chitose Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 26 kms (16 miles). It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sapporo to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Beijing Capital Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Beijing that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Beijing Capital Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
As soon as your flight from Sapporo to Beijing has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near PKX. Tuck yourself in after your Sapporo to Beijing flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
August is the busiest month for flights from Sapporo to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, go to Beijing in March.
When booking your Sapporo to Beijing tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. June is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sapporo to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sapporo to Beijing:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 113 kms (70 miles) southeast to Tianjin to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hai River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kms (260 miles) south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are the start of reasons to visit.