Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Sapporo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9. The city is eight hours ahead of Munich, where Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your MUC to Sapporo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from MUC to Sapporo with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 29 kilometres from the centre of Munich, MUC can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
71.34% of flights that leave from Franz Josef Strauss Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Sapporo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo flight is R 8,517. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,635. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from MUC to Sapporo, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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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 takes about 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
Think about booking a hotel near CTS if you have a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Travel at your own pace with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Book your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and discover more of Sapporo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from MUC to Sapporo.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Once your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
There are some great places ready to welcome you near OKD. Kick back and get cosy after your MUC to Sapporo flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from OKD two weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
You'll find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Visit Sapporo in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo flight ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MUC to Sapporo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Odori Park and Sapporo TV Tower are just two of the big attractions to add to your Sapporo travel itinerary. 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 explored. About 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Japan, head for Akita, about 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are among the biggest draws.