Travelling from Frankfurt to Sapporo: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Frankfurt. Check out your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when reserving your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo.
Disembark at New Chitose Airport (CTS), the chief entry point to Sapporo.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo eight hours ahead of Frankfurt.
To ensure you don't miss your Frankfurt to Sapporo flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Sapporo
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Frankfurt to Sapporo flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
We make it a breeze to find a Frankfurt to Sapporo flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
FRA is around 7 miles from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can reach HHN from central Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to cover the 65 miles or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo:
53.13% of flights departing Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes about 1 hour by car. The centre is roughly 25 miles away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sapporo's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
The street address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is around 4 miles from the centre of Sapporo. After your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make picking up an Okadama Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at OKD can land you a better rate.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Sapporo. To skip the crowds, visit Sapporo in April.
Book a Frankfurt to Sapporo ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Sapporo in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sapporo right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are top sights which should be on any well-planned Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sapporo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel about 70 miles north-east to Asahikawa to check off its must-visit sights. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Akita is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 240 miles south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without experiencing Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.