Travelling from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Fukuoka and Sapporo are in the same timezone, UTC+9.
Choose from 55 weekly Fukuoka Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Fuji Dream Airlines is the earliest available. ANA operates the last service of the day at 17:40.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your FUK to CTS flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Plenty of airlines operate direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. Travel nonstop to Sapporo with one of these carriers and experience this incredible part of Japan:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is ANA (All Nippon Airways).
Skymark Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating FUK to CTS flights. A reliable 87.23% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between FUK and CTS include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
81% of flights leaving Fukuoka Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from FUK.
Central Fukuoka to Fukuoka Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near FUK? If you've booked an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Fukuoka Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The quietest month for a flight from Fukuoka Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Sapporo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport for August if you want to explore Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FUK to CTS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, a visit to Aomori will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo, Morioka is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.