Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, making Sapporo two hours behind Sydney.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to CTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to New Chitose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SYD and CTS include:
Haneda Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to New Chitose Airport flight is £189. A round-trip ticket is currently £388. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SYD to CTS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to New Chitose Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to New Chitose Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to New Chitose Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sapporo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport is approximately 35 miles from the centre of Sapporo. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to New Chitose Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to New Chitose Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to CTS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sapporo. Around 70 miles away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 240 miles south of Sapporo, Akita is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.