Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is one hour behind Gold Coast.
Leave enough time to catch your OOL to CTS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Currently, 289 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 638 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from OOL to CTS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights leaving from Gold Coast Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Gold Coast Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to OOL? If you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to New Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you have a late Gold Coast Airport to New Chitose Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CTS:
Travel at your own pace with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience more of Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
The street address for CTS is 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 most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to New Chitose Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to New Chitose Airport for August if you want to go to Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to CTS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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 tick off its must-visit sights. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.