Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sapporo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9. The city is nine hours ahead of Bristol, where Bristol Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BRS to Sapporo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling from central Bristol to BRS takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to BRS? If you've booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Sapporo, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Bristol Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.8% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sapporo
576 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Sapporo flight. A return ticket right now is 1.120 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from BRS to Sapporo. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Bristol Airport to Sapporo is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across the month and score a sweet deal.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 56 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
Consider booking a hotel near CTS if you have a late flight from Bristol Airport to Sapporo. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Pick up a New Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from BRS to Sapporo can help you get the lowest rate.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
After your flight from Bristol Airport to Sapporo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
After stepping off your BRS to Sapporo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to OKD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going 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 get going in the blink of an eye.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Okadama Airport can be found at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Before locking in your flights from Bristol Airport to Sapporo, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Sapporo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
When booking your Bristol Airport to Sapporo plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BRS 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. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bristol Airport to Sapporo, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower and Hokkaido Shrine are essential stops on your Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sapporo, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop 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 among its highlights.
