Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Sapporo is nine hours ahead of Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located. Sapporo observes the UTC+9 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAN to Sapporo flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from MAN to Sapporo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
MAN is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near MAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Sapporo or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of the departures from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sapporo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Sapporo flight is R 7,381. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,403. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from MAN to Sapporo if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Manchester Airport to Sapporo ticket.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Manchester Airport to Sapporo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from MAN to Sapporo.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
The centre of Sapporo is around 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from Manchester Airport to Sapporo has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near OKD. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your MAN to Sapporo flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up an Okadama Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from OKD two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
You can find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Before securing your flights from Manchester Airport to Sapporo, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Sapporo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Manchester Airport to Sapporo flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to Sapporo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Manchester Airport to Sapporo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower and Hokkaido Shrine are highlights which should be on any good Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
