Flying from Taipei to Sapporo: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Taipei. Explore your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when booking your flight from Taipei to Sapporo.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the primary point of entry to Sapporo.
The average time for a direct Taipei to Sapporo flight is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, making Sapporo one hour ahead of Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 38 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Taipei to Sapporo is with Scoot at 12:45. Choose the first TPE to CTS departure operated by EVA Air at 06:15 to make the most of your first day in Sapporo.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Taipei to Sapporo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Sapporo
To secure cheap Taipei to Sapporo flights, reserve your journey two months before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Taipei to Sapporo is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Set off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on a nonstop flight from Taipei to Sapporo. From TPE, you can fly directly to New Chitose Airport (CTS).
These are some of the most popular carriers offering direct Taipei to Sapporo plane tickets with departures from TPE:
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Taipei to Sapporo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Taipei to Sapporo? Kick back in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 91% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes about 1 hour by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Taipei to Sapporo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience more of Sapporo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance of your Taipei to Sapporo flight.
CTS is situated at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Taipei to Sapporo, it takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at OKD will help you save.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Taipei to Sapporo. June is the busiest month to travel to Sapporo. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Taipei to Sapporo ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Sapporo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Sapporo, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Sapporo itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you're eager to discover another major 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 highlights.