Flying from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Sapporo and Osaka (where Kobe Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
With 49 weekly flights between the two airports, Kobe Airport (UKB) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the busiest route. Skymark Airlines operates the earliest flight at 07:35. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from UKB to CTS is with ANA at 20:05.
For a relaxed start to your UKB to Sapporo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Kobe Airport to Sapporo ticket. Begin your journey at UKB and end it at New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Look out for offers from Skymark Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Kobe Airport to Sapporo.
UKB is about 26 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a hotel near UKB? If you're boarding an early flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
85.15% of flights leaving Kobe Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of UKB.
UKB is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Sapporo
The best price we've found for a one-way Kobe Airport to Sapporo flight is ج.م. 3,567. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,146. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from UKB to Sapporo.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is around 56 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
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 well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from UKB to Sapporo.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
After your flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
Following your UKB to Sapporo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to OKD. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make collecting an Okadama Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at OKD will help you stay within budget.
Okadama Airport is located at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Before securing your flights from Kobe Airport to Sapporo, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Sapporo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Book a Kobe Airport to Sapporo flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from UKB to Sapporo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Odori Park and Sapporo TV Tower are just two of the major attractions to put on your Sapporo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without a visit to Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
