Flying from Taipei to Sapporo: what you need to know
Taipei is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Sapporo flying out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where your flight will arrive in Sapporo.
Book a direct Taipei to Sapporo flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Sapporo is one hour ahead of Taipei and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 38 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Taipei to Sapporo is with Scoot at 12:45. Opt for the first TPE to CTS departure with Tigerair Taiwan at 06:20 to maximise your time in Sapporo.
To ensure you catch your Taipei to Sapporo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Sapporo
To secure cheap Taipei to Sapporo flights, reserve your journey two months before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Taipei to Sapporo is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're after a direct flight from Taipei to Sapporo, you can leave from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Fly from TPE to New Chitose Airport (CTS) without making any stops.
There are plenty of airlines that offer direct Taipei to Sapporo plane tickets out of TPE. The most popular include:
Located around 32 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Taipei to Sapporo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% arrive on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Taipei to Sapporo, kick back in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Most flights that leave Taipei Songshan Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes around 1 hour by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Consider booking a hotel near CTS if you have a late flight from Taipei to Sapporo. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
CTS is situated at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Central Sapporo is located around 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). Once your flight from Taipei to Sapporo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at OKD can help you lock in a better rate.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Taipei to Sapporo. June is the busiest month to travel to Sapporo. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Taipei to Sapporo ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Sapporo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sapporo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Taipei to Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Sapporo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Japan, head for Akita, roughly 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are highlights.