Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is two hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SGN to CTS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and CTS:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
At the moment, R 3,476 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,374. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SGN to CTS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
When it comes to Ho Chi Minh City Airport's on-time performance, 61% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SGN:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
Book a hotel close to CTS if you're catching a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
The street address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Chitose Airport to central Sapporo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The quietest month for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Sapporo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to CTS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, a trip to Aomori will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
If you're eager to discover another side of Japan, consider Morioka, roughly 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike are the start of reasons to visit.