Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Sapporo is eight hours ahead of Geneva, where Geneve Airport is located. Sapporo runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your GVA to Sapporo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Whether you want to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find flight tickets from GVA to Sapporo with a stopover. To compare your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is a popular stop to make.
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Geneva, GVA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel near GVA? If you've booked an early flight from Geneve Airport to Sapporo, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Geneve Airport, 65.81% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Sapporo
The best price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Sapporo flight is R 9,100. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,372. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from GVA to Sapporo, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Geneve Airport to Sapporo is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across every month and score a fantastic deal.
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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.
If you have a late flight from Geneve Airport to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Pick up a New Chitose Airport rental car and explore Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from GVA to Sapporo can help you get the lowest rate.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is about 8 kilometres from central Sapporo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Geneve Airport to Sapporo, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near OKD. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your GVA to Sapporo flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab an Okadama Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Geneve Airport to Sapporo. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and top attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Sapporo in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Geneve Airport to Sapporo flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Sapporo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sapporo right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Geneve Airport to Sapporo:
Odori Park and Sapporo TV Tower are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Sapporo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If there's time to check out another side of Japan, consider Akita, roughly 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are key reasons to visit.
