Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Okadama Airport (OKD): what you need to know
Sapporo is two hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Your SYD to OKD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Okadama Airport (OKD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Okadama Airport flight is R 7,103. A return plane ticket right now is R 19,355. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SYD to OKD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Okadama Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Okadama Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Okadama Airport (OKD)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Okadama Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OKD:
Grab an Okadama Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Okadama Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Okadama Airport (OKD) to central Sapporo
The address for OKD is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Okadama Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Okadama Airport (OKD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Okadama Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sapporo in February.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Okadama Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to OKD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If there's time to check out another side 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 key reasons to visit.