Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo: what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where you'll be arriving in Sapporo.
Around 7 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo flight.
Sapporo is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS). You can choose from two services every week between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from KUL to CTS is the 23:25 AirAsia X service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:50 with AirAsia X.
Leave plenty of time to make your Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo
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Flying from Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo, you can depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Fly from KUL to New Chitose Airport (CTS) without any stops.
AirAsia X is a well-known airline that offers direct Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo plane tickets leaving from KUL.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
KUL is around 48 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 58.65% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can get to SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
67.97% of flights taking off from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Go where the road takes you with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and discover more of Sapporo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
The centre of Sapporo is approximately 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up an Okadama Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Okadama Airport can be found at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo. To skip the crowds, visit Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are attractions you won't want to skip in Sapporo.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sapporo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to check off its leading sights. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Akita is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without dropping by Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.