Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo three hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your MAA to CTS flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to New Chitose Airport. Many passengers pass through Changi International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to New Chitose Airport flight is ج.م. 18,697. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 27,736. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to CTS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to New Chitose Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAA to CTS.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to New Chitose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to New Chitose Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to New Chitose Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Grab a New Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport to central Sapporo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to New Chitose Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to New Chitose Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to CTS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
