Travelling from Seoul to Sapporo: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Seoul. Check out your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when reserving your flight from Seoul to Sapporo.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the primary arrival point in Sapporo.
The average length of a direct Seoul to Sapporo flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Seoul and Sapporo are both in the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route for flights from Seoul to Sapporo is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to New Chitose Airport (CTS). You can choose from 61 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from ICN to CTS is the 07:20 Jeju Air option. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 15:20 with Jin Air.
Leave enough time to make your Seoul to Sapporo flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Sapporo
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Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Seoul to Sapporo, you can leave from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Travel from ICN to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in one seamless journey.
There are plenty of airlines that offer direct Seoul to Sapporo plane tickets out of ICN. Your next adventure starts with one of these:
We make it easy to book a Seoul to Sapporo flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Incheon International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
From central Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Need a handy hotel close to Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Sapporo, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
54.5% of flights that leave from Incheon International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Seoul to Sapporo flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Gimpo International Airport and Sapporo:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
From central Seoul, GMP is around 16 kilometres away. When planning your route, check whether public transport is an option or if driving is more convenient.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your flight from Seoul to Sapporo:
Gimpo International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Sapporo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Pick up a New Chitose Airport rental car and explore Sapporo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
CTS is situated at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
The centre of Sapporo is around 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). Once your flight from Seoul to Sapporo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up an Okadama Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare offers from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from OKD two weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Okadama Airport can be found at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Sapporo. To skip the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Seoul to Sapporo ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Seoul to Sapporo in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Sapporo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are top attractions which should feature on any good Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Japan, head for Akita, roughly 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.