Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo eight hours ahead of Amsterdam.
To ensure you get on your AMS to CTS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to New Chitose Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and CTS:
Narita International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
$761 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to New Chitose Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,497. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to CTS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to New Chitose Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights leaving from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol make it to their destination on time.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to New Chitose Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're coming in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to New Chitose Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CTS:
Grab 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Sapporo. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to New Chitose Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Sapporo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to New Chitose Airport for August if you want to go to Sapporo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to CTS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sapporo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey about 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to tick off its top sights. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.