Flying from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is Sapporo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) leaving from here.
Book a direct Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 10 minutes.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo. Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul.
The busiest route is from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), with 64 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from CTS to ICN is the 11am Jeju Air service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 7:10pm with Jin Air.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Sapporo to ICN.
Popular months like January or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You can find a direct flight from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) out of New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Numerous airlines at CTS operate direct flights from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Among the top picks are:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between CTS and ICN is Eastar Jet.
Asiana Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sapporo to ICN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New Chitose Airport (CTS). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
CTS is about 48 kilometres from central Sapporo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to New Chitose Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
71% of flights taking off from New Chitose Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
OKD is about 10 kilometres from central Sapporo. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sapporo Okadama Airport the day before your Sapporo to ICN flight:
74% of flights taking off from Sapporo Okadama Airport arrive according to schedule.
OKD is located at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ICN:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
At the moment, $170 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $293. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sapporo to ICN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Sapporo to ICN.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Seoul. January is when most people book flights from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Sapporo to ICN plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Seoul Incheon International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are must-visits when exploring Seoul.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Korea just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a visit to Daegu will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.
Around 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul, Daejeon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs.