Travelling from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) taking off from here.
The average length of a direct Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport flight is 5 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Sapporo. Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong.
Choose from 19 direct services each week between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). This is the most popular route when departing from Sapporo.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sapporo to HKG, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) out of New Chitose Airport (CTS).
At CTS, there's a range of carriers that offer direct flights from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport, such as:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CTS and HKG is Cathay Pacific.
Hong Kong Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Sapporo to HKG leaving from New Chitose Airport (CTS), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
CTS is about 48 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to New Chitose Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
71% of flights leaving from New Chitose Airport reach their destination on schedule.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
You can reach OKD from the centre of Sapporo in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Sapporo to HKG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sapporo Okadama Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Sapporo Okadama Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
OKD is located at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
The street address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
At the moment, $229 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $385. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sapporo to HKG, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Hong Kong. February is when most people book flights from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Sapporo to HKG plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hong Kong to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Hong Kong
Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Hong Kong International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hong Kong:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Hong Kong itinerary.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Hong Kong. Around 113 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong, Shantou is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain.