Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Sapporo is one hour behind Brisbane.
To avoid missing your BNE to Sapporo flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from BNE to Sapporo with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane, BNE can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BNE? If you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Sapporo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, data shows 66.16% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sapporo
$544 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Sapporo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,107. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from BNE to Sapporo if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Brisbane Airport to Sapporo ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from BNE to Sapporo.
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Airports 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 56 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Brisbane Airport to Sapporo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Follow your own route with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from BNE to Sapporo.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Once your flight from Brisbane Airport to Sapporo has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near OKD. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your BNE to Sapporo flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from OKD two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Travel to Sapporo during peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Brisbane Airport to Sapporo in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
When booking your Brisbane Airport to Sapporo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BNE to Sapporo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sapporo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Sapporo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower and Hokkaido Shrine are popular attractions which should be on any good Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without experiencing Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.