Travelling from Melbourne to Sapporo: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Sapporo taking off from here.
Come in for landing at New Chitose Airport (CTS), the major arrival point in Sapporo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to Sapporo, 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 July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Australia and are travelling to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap flight from Melbourne to Sapporo.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Sapporo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 42 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Sapporo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes about 59 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
Book a hotel close to CTS if you're taking a late flight from Melbourne to Sapporo. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Melbourne to Sapporo, allow for a drive time of approximately 28 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near OKD. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Melbourne to Sapporo:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sapporo
ج.م. 14,048 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sapporo. A return flight starts at ج.م. 27,172. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sapporo if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Sapporo. To escape the crowds, visit Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne to Sapporo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sapporo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sapporo right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Sapporo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are leading attractions which should be on any good Sapporo itinerary.
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