Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Sapporo is 15 hours ahead of Calgary.
Leave enough time to make your YYC to Sapporo flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
The journey from central Calgary to YYC takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Sapporo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
65.39% of flights that depart Calgary International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sapporo
The best price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Sapporo flight is 434 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 727 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from YYC to Sapporo if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
Book a hotel close to CTS if you're coming in on a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Sapporo. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from YYC to Sapporo.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Once your flight from Calgary International Airport to Sapporo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
There are some great places to rest your head close to OKD. Settle in and get cosy after your YYC to Sapporo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make collecting an Okadama Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
You can find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Visit Sapporo during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Calgary International Airport to Sapporo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before booking a Calgary International Airport to Sapporo plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYC to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Calgary International Airport to Sapporo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Odori Park and Sapporo TV Tower are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Sapporo to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sapporo, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Journey about 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to tick off its leading attractions. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.