Flying from Beijing to Sapporo: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Beijing to Sapporo. Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) is where your flight will arrive in Sapporo.
Hop on a direct Beijing to Sapporo flight and you'll be flying for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Beijing.
The busiest route for flights from Beijing to Sapporo is from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS). Take your pick of three services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from PEK to CTS is the 08:05 Air China option. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 08:05 with Air China.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Beijing to Sapporo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Sapporo
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Beijing to Sapporo flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Beijing to Sapporo.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Jet off from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) on a nonstop flight from Beijing to Sapporo. From PEK, you can land directly at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS).
Look out for promotions with Air China. This airline offers direct Beijing to Sapporo plane tickets out of PEK.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Beijing to Sapporo flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to Beijing Capital Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Sapporo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Beijing Capital Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Consider booking your direct flight from Beijing to Sapporo out of Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). Nonstop connections from PKX will take you to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS).
From PKX, you can lock in a direct Beijing to Sapporo plane ticket with Beijing Capital Airlines.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Beijing to Sapporo flight, browse these options when setting off from Beijing Daxing Airport:
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
On public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to Sapporo, unwind in one of these hotels close to Beijing Daxing Airport:
Flights from Beijing Daxing Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 87% of them landing within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Sapporo
Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sapporo's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your Beijing to Sapporo flight.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
Central Sapporo is about 6 kilometres from Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD). Once your flight from Beijing to Sapporo has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
The trip will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to OKD. Kick back after your Beijing to Sapporo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make picking up a Sapporo Okadama Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at OKD can help you lock in a better rate.
You can find Sapporo Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
March is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Sapporo, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Sapporo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Beijing to Sapporo ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Beijing to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Sapporo, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Hokkaido Jingu, Odori Park and Mt. Moiwa Summit Observation Deck are attractions you won't want to skip in Sapporo.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, a trip to Aomori will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Morioka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without experiencing Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodaiji and Tsurugaike.