Traveling from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Expect to be traveling for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo.
Osaka (the location of Kobe Airport) and Sapporo follow the same timezone — UTC+9.
The most popular route is from Kobe Airport (UKB) to New Chitose Airport (CTS). You can choose from 49 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from UKB to CTS is the 07:35 Skymark Airlines service. If you prefer traveling later, the last departure is at 20:05 with ANA.
To avoid missing your UKB to Sapporo flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct Kobe Airport to Sapporo tickets are available for booking. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where you'll complete your journey.
Get on board with Skymark Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Kobe Airport to Sapporo.
UKB is around 26 kilometers from central Osaka. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near UKB:
Kobe Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85.15% of flights that depart UKB arrive at their destination on time.
The address for UKB is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Sapporo
The best price we've found for a one-way Kobe Airport to Sapporo flight is $50. The cheapest price for a return flight is $100. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from UKB to Sapporo.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Kobe Airport to Sapporo tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is around 56 kilometers from the center of Sapporo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 1 hour.
Look into staying at a hotel close to CTS if you have a late flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a New Chitose Airport rental car and explore Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from UKB to Sapporo.
The street address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Central Sapporo is about 8 kilometers from Okadama Airport (OKD). Once your flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 30 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near OKD. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your UKB to Sapporo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab an Okadama Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Score the best price by booking your ride from OKD two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
You'll find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Before securing your flights from Kobe Airport to Sapporo, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Sapporo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Book a Kobe Airport to Sapporo plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from UKB to Sapporo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Kobe Airport to Sapporo, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower and Hokkaido Shrine are must-do's during your Sapporo adventure.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sapporo. Around 113 kilometers away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another favorite destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometers south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without a visit to Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.