Travelling from Sapporo to Taipei: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Sapporo to Taipei jetting off from here.
Hop off your plane in Taipei at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Take a direct Sapporo to Taipei flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei one hour behind Sapporo.
The busiest route for flights from Sapporo to Taipei is from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). There are 38 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CTS to TPE is the 11:55 Tigerair Taiwan service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final scheduled service is at 19:00 with Scoot.
Leave enough time to catch your Sapporo to Taipei flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Taipei
80 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Taipei. Return flights start from 177 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Get cheap Sapporo to Taipei flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Sapporo to Taipei. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Sapporo to Taipei, you can depart from New Chitose Airport (CTS). Fly from CTS to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in one seamless trip.
These are some of the leading carriers offering direct Sapporo to Taipei plane tickets with departures from CTS:
We make it a cinch to find a Sapporo to Taipei flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from New Chitose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
CTS is about 40 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to New Chitose Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sapporo to Taipei, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
69.64% of flights that leave from New Chitose Airport reach their destination on time.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sapporo to Taipei. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and explore beyond Taipei's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is roughly 5 kilometres from central Taipei. Once you've hopped off your flight from Sapporo to Taipei, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Sapporo to Taipei:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at TSA will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Taipei
April is the quietest month for flights from Sapporo to Taipei, while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Taipei based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Sapporo to Taipei ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sapporo to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Taipei, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are highlights which should be on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.