Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo is nine hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Your LGW to CTS flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to New Chitose Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Beijing Capital International Airport is a sought-after stop between LGW and CTS.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to New Chitose Airport flight is R 7,280. A round-trip ticket is currently R 10,852. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to CTS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to New Chitose Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to CTS.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to New Chitose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to New Chitose Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Explore without limits with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to New Chitose Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to New Chitose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to CTS in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
