Best Return Price | $1,128 |
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Fastest flight time | 15h 20m |
Operated By | 4 airlines |
Flying to Sapporo, Japan, from Sydney, Australia, takes an average of about 12 and a half hours. However, the flight time can vary based on the waiting duration and number of stopover destinations. From Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, you will fly through Tokyo and arrive in about 13 hours. A two-stop route via Singapore and Tokyo will take about 23 hours. If you fly from Perth, you have to fly through at least two stopover destinations. Via Jakarta and Osaka, the plane will touch down in about 17 hours, while via Singapore and Tokyo will take you an extra two hours.
There are currently no direct flights to Sapporo, Japan available from major Australian airports. From Sydney Kingsford International Airport (SYD) via Tokyo is the most popular route. Travellers from Australia may also consider Melbourne to Tokyo Narita or Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo Narita. From Melbourne Airport (MEL), you will fly via two-stop Sapporo flight deals through Sydney and Tokyo, Singapore and Tokyo or Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo and land in New Chitose Airport (CTS), the closest airport to Sapporo city centre. If you are travelling from Darwin (DRW), you will fly to Perth, Jakarta, Osaka and then connect to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo. The other route would be flying to Brisbane, Sydney, Tokyo and then connecting to Sapporo.
Skiing is most popular in Sapporo during the month of February and January, due to the perfect conditions of colder temperatures combined with a higher chance of snow. These conditions make Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu a very popular destination for both tourists and locals. If you are planning a ski trip to multiple mountains, Furano Ski Resort is a recommended attraction in the Sapporo area.
There may be other airlines that fly to Sapporo from Australia, but the most popular among our users are China Airlines, Qantas Airways, China Eastern and ANA. These airlines should offer flights to Sapporo on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in Australia.
Thai Airways is a popular choice for users travelling to Sapporo. It operates 7 flights every week to Sapporo, most often flying from Osaka Kansai Intl. Thai Airways ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as $691 (from Melbourne) have been found by momondo users. In 16 reviews, momondo users have rated Thai Airways at an average score of 7.6/10.
China Eastern flies to Sapporo 14 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Sapporo from Osaka Kansai Intl. China Eastern (rating: 7.5, 34 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Sapporo from. The best China Eastern ticket price found on momondo to Sapporo was from Melbourne ($715 return).
Trains that connect Sapporo Rail Station to New Chitose Airport depart every 35 minutes. Hokuto Kotsu Bus service and Chuo Bus service operate daily between the city centre to the airport every 10 to 15 minutes. It takes about an hour and 10 minutes to travel from the airport to Sapporo city centre by bus.
All travellers must have a return or onward ticket for business or tourism and a valid passport to enter Japan. Australians visiting Japan for business or tourism purposes can stay there visa-free for up to 90 days. However, their passport must be valid throughout their stay in Japan. Australians relocating to Japan for employment must apply for a visa at a Japanese consulate or embassy in their home country.
A trip to Hokkaido Island will be incomplete without visiting the mighty Sapporo. Sapporo is known as one of Japan’s most exciting places, where you can enjoy the traditional and modern side of Japanese life. The greater Sapporo region is known for its ski resorts and winter theme attractions, including winter festivals. Some of the foods Sapporo is known for include the iconic Sapporo Beer and hairy crabs. Head to the Ishiya Chocolate Factory and have a chance to learn how their chocolates are made. There are on-site restaurants next to the factory, where you can enjoy a cake buffet while exploring a toy museum or robot show. The main social festival in the region is the famous Sapporo Snow Festival; it takes place in February every year.
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