Travelling from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Taipei.
Flights from TPE to CTS start at 06:20 — the first with Tigerair Taiwan. The latest departure is at 12:45 with Scoot. Overall, you can take your pick of 48 weekly Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your TPE to CTS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport to pick from. When organising your Sapporo journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Japan:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with EVA Air on this route.
EVA Air is the most punctual carrier operating TPE to CTS flights. A dependable 82.79% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
RM373 is currently the best price for a one-way Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM621. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from TPE to CTS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from TPE to CTS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Taipei to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near TPE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're arriving on a late Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
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 venture far and wide through Sapporo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Sapporo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to New Chitose Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TPE to CTS 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 explored once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.