Travelling from Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Hiroshima.
Flights from HIJ to CTS start at 08:15 — the earliest with ANA. The last departure is at 11:00 with JAL. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flights.
Your HIJ to CTS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Sapporo (and then exploring more of Japan!) is a breeze with J-Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is J-Air.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) ranks as the leading on-time carrier for HIJ to CTS flights, with 96.72% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HIJ and CTS include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight is 66 €. A round-trip fare right now is 149 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from HIJ to CTS by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from HIJ to CTS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
The address for HIJ is 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hiroshima International Airport, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Hiroshima International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Hiroshima. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HIJ? If you're catching an early flight from Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Grab a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sapporo in March.
Book your flight from Hiroshima International Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sapporo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HIJ to CTS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, a trip 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 favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.