Travelling from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Sapporo is two hours behind Hobart, where Hobart International Airport is located. Sapporo follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your HBA to Sapporo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
HBA is about 18 kilometres from central Hobart. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to HBA? If you're catching an early flight from Hobart International Airport to Sapporo, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
59.98% of flights that depart Hobart International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to Sapporo
441 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hobart International Airport to Sapporo flight. A return plane ticket right now is 1.064 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from HBA to Sapporo, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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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'll take you about 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTS if you're coming in on a late flight from Hobart International Airport to Sapporo. Choose one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Follow your own route with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from HBA to Sapporo.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Once your flight from Hobart International Airport to Sapporo has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near OKD. Settle in and get cosy after your HBA to Sapporo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from OKD two weeks in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
You can find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Hobart International Airport to Sapporo. The city comes alive during high season, but rates are usually higher and attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Sapporo in the off-season if you like a quieter vibe.
Book a Hobart International Airport to Sapporo plane ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HBA to Sapporo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Hobart International Airport to Sapporo, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower and Hokkaido Shrine are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sapporo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Journey about 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to check off its top attractions. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Akita is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without experiencing Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.