Flying from Seoul to Sapporo: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seoul to Sapporo. Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.
Hop off the plane at Sapporo's chief entry point, New Chitose Airport (CTS).
The average length of a direct Seoul to Sapporo flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Seoul.
With 61 flights a week between the two airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Seoul to Sapporo with Jeju Air at 07:20. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from ICN to CTS is with Jin Air at 14:50.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Seoul to Sapporo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Sapporo
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Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Set out from Incheon International Airport (ICN) on a nonstop flight from Seoul to Sapporo. From ICN, you can fly straight to New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Direct Seoul to Sapporo plane tickets are available from numerous airlines at ICN. Take flight with one of these carriers:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Seoul to Sapporo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Incheon International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
From the centre of Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Searching for a handy hotel near Incheon International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seoul to Sapporo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, 54.5% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Seoul to Sapporo flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Gimpo International Airport and Sapporo:
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
From the centre of Seoul, GMP is roughly 16 kilometres away. When working out your route, find out if public transport is an option or if it's easier to drive.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Gimpo International Airport the day before your flight from Seoul to Sapporo:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Gimpo International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.94%.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes around 1 hour to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seoul to Sapporo. Book one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
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 and explore beyond Sapporo's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance of your Seoul to Sapporo flight.
The street address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is roughly 6 kilometres from central Sapporo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Seoul to Sapporo, it'll take you approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make collecting an Okadama Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Sapporo. To skip the crowds, head to Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Seoul to Sapporo ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Sapporo, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sapporo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Japan, head for Akita, roughly 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are the start of reasons to visit.