Flying from Montreal to Sapporo: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Sapporo jetting off from here.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where your flight will arrive in Sapporo.
Sapporo is 13 hours ahead of Montreal and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Montreal to Sapporo flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Sapporo
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Montreal to Sapporo flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Sapporo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
Book a hotel close to CTS if you have a late flight from Montreal to Sapporo. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sapporo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
As soon as your flight from Montreal to Sapporo has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is approximately 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab an Okadama Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
You can find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Sapporo. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Montreal to Sapporo ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Sapporo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Montreal to Sapporo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Sapporo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has its own special appeal, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another essential stop in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without dropping by Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.