Travelling from Sapporo to London: what you need to know
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is Sapporo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sapporo to London departing from here.
You can arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). You can also hop off the plane at London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) in London.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Sapporo to London. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Japan and plan to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from Sapporo to London.
Flying from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from Sapporo to London leaving from New Chitose Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Central Sapporo to CTS is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 59 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near New Chitose Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sapporo to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sapporo to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is located around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Sapporo to London has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable hotels to park your luggage (and yourself) near LGW. Unwind after your flight from Sapporo to London at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to London is R 5,329. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,992. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Sapporo to London. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your ticket from Sapporo to London.
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Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Sapporo to London. To escape the crowds, head to London in February.
Lock in your flight from Sapporo to London for July if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Sapporo to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sapporo to London, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should feature on any good London itinerary.
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