Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo is nine hours ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you catch your EDI to CTS flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to New Chitose Airport. Many passengers pass through Beijing Capital International Airport when flying between EDI and CTS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
At the moment, 437 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 940 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to CTS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to New Chitose Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to CTS.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to New Chitose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to New Chitose Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
Booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport to central Sapporo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to New Chitose Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sapporo in April.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to New Chitose Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to CTS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you want to check out another major destination in Japan, consider Akita, about 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are the start of reasons to visit.
