Flying from Paris to Sapporo: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Paris to Sapporo. Check out your options for leaving Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Come in for landing at Sapporo's primary gateway, New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, making Sapporo eight hours ahead of Paris.
To ensure you get on your Paris to Sapporo flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
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)
We make it a cinch to book a Paris to Sapporo flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Sapporo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Paris to Sapporo? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey time to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Sapporo flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Sapporo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and see more of Sapporo and beyond.
Booking your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Central Sapporo is about 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). After your flight from Paris to Sapporo has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up an Okadama Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from OKD two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
You'll find Okadama Airport at 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sapporo right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Paris to Sapporo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are must-visits when exploring Sapporo.
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.
