Travelling from Melbourne to Sapporo: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Sapporo.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where you'll be arriving in Sapporo.
Sapporo is two hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Melbourne to Sapporo flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sapporo
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Sapporo flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Sapporo is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and walk away with an awesome deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Or sort your Melbourne to Sapporo flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Melbourne to Sapporo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
MEL is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Sapporo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes around 1 hour to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Fast-track your adventure 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 explore beyond Sapporo's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Sapporo flight.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Melbourne to Sapporo, it'll take you approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Melbourne to Sapporo. June is the most popular month to travel to Sapporo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Sapporo tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sapporo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Sapporo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If there's time to check out another corner of Japan, consider Akita, about 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are key highlights.
