Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo is two hours ahead of Phuket and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT to CTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HKT and CTS:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
At the moment, $302 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $622. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HKT to CTS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Phuket Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
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Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights that depart Phuket Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Phuket Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From Sapporo Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Phuket Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sapporo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Phuket Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to CTS in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and -1ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, a visit to Aomori will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Japan, head for Morioka, about 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike are among the biggest draws.