Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sapporo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9. The city is 2 hours behind Sydney, where Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from SYD to Sapporo.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from SYD to Sapporo with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Haneda Airport (HND)
You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from Australia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
SYD is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 27 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SYD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sapporo
$324 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo. A return flight starts at $740. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to Sapporo, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 59 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Central Sapporo is approximately 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 28 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to OKD. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from SYD to Sapporo at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sapporo, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from SYD to Sapporo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sapporo right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sapporo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are top attractions which should feature on any good Sapporo itinerary.
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