Travelling from Paris to Sapporo: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Sapporo begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Disembark at Sapporo's chief entry point, New Chitose Airport (CTS).
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Paris.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Paris to Sapporo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sapporo
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Paris to Sapporo flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Paris to Sapporo flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Sapporo, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Sapporo, take it easy in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 75.56%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Sapporo flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66.39%. To put it plainly, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before your trip.
CTS is situated at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
The centre of Sapporo is around 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from Paris to Sapporo has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab 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 lowest price by reserving your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
April is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Sapporo, while June is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Sapporo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Paris to Sapporo ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Paris to Sapporo in January if you'd rather travel during 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 Paris to Sapporo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Sapporo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another essential 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.