Travelling from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
Taipei has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flying out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
3 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Taipei to New Chitose Airport flight.
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Taipei.
The most popular route is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS), with 38 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from TPE to CTS is the 6:15am EVA Air option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 12:45pm with Scoot.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to CTS, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can jump on a direct flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS) leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
These are some of the leading carriers operating direct flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport leaving from TPE:
Most passengers prefer to fly with EVA Air from TPE to CTS.
With a dependable 82.79% of services arriving as planned, EVA Air is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
TPE is about 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's on-time performance, 74.72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Taipei to CTS flight? Relax in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Taipei Songshan Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 91.15% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CTS:
Pick up a New Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Taipei to New Chitose Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to New Chitose Airport is $179. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $268. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Taipei to CTS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is when most people book flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS). Plan your visit to Sapporo in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Taipei to CTS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to New Chitose Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sapporo right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport:
Fushimi Inari Shrine and Hokkaido Shrine are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Sapporo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sapporo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel about 121 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to check off its leading sights. From Mount Asahi to Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Japan, consider Aomori, about 225 kilometres south of Sapporo. Inari Shrine, Inari Shrine and Inari Shrine are key highlights.