Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Around 7 hours 24 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo.
Sapporo is 2 hours ahead of Bangkok, where Suvarnabhumi Airport is located. Sapporo operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
With 10 flights a week between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the most popular route. Thai AirAsia X operates the earliest flight at 01:20. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from BKK to CTS is with Thai Airways at 23:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from BKK to Sapporo. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo that touches down at New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Thai Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from BKK to Sapporo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
To enter Japan for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Thailand. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo.
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BKK:
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sapporo
$248 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $478. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 3 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BKK to Sapporo.
The cheapest month for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo is November. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometres. It takes about 59 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo. Book one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Central Sapporo is around 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 28 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near OKD. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from BKK to Sapporo:
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Sapporo in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from BKK to Sapporo sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
After locking in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sapporo, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are top attractions which should be on any good Sapporo itinerary.
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