Travelling from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is two hours behind Sapporo. Suvarnabhumi Airport is located in Bangkok.
You can pick from 7 direct flights a week between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). This is the most popular route, with Thai Airways International offering a 10am departure from CTS to BKK.
Your flight from Sapporo to BKK won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You can hop on a direct flight from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) out of New Chitose Airport (CTS).
When departing from CTS, you can catch a direct flight from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport with Thai Airways International.
Thai Airways International is the airline most travellers choose for flights from CTS to BKK.
Among carriers on this route, Thai Airways International has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Sapporo to BKK that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from New Chitose Airport (CTS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CTS and BKK include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
To get to CTS from central Sapporo, it takes around 1 hour to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near New Chitose Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from New Chitose Airport, 69.64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to OKD from Sapporo's centre in about 30 minutes. The airport is approximately 8 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Sapporo to BKK flight? Unwind in a hotel near Okadama Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Okadama Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.69%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
OKD is located at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you have a late flight from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Bangkok's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Right now, $306 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $652. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sapporo to BKK.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The best time to fly from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is when most people book flights from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Visit Bangkok in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Sapporo to BKK flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sapporo to Suvarnabhumi Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are a couple of top attractions to add to your Bangkok itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Royal Place 2.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Nakhon Ratchasima will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
If there's time to check out another corner of Thailand, consider Rayong, roughly 129 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach are key reasons to visit.