Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Sapporo is one hour 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
For a relaxed start to your ADL to Sapporo flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a flight ticket from ADL to Sapporo, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Changi International Airport (SIN) is one option.
ADL is about 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near ADL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Sapporo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
75.6% of flights that take off from Adelaide Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sapporo
$561 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Sapporo flight. A return flight ticket right now is $1,062. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from ADL to Sapporo, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Adelaide Airport to Sapporo across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you about 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Adelaide Airport to Sapporo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
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 providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from ADL to Sapporo.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
After your flight from Adelaide Airport to Sapporo has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is roughly 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
After stepping off your ADL to Sapporo flight, unwind at a hotel near OKD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up an Okadama Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at OKD will help you stay within budget.
Okadama Airport is located at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Visit Sapporo during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Sapporo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before locking in your Adelaide Airport to Sapporo flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ADL to Sapporo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Adelaide Airport to Sapporo, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower and Hokkaido Shrine are highlights which should be on any good Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Japan, consider Akita, roughly 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are key highlights.