Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is two hours ahead of Phuket.
To ensure you catch your HKT to CTS flight, 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 standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket International Airport to New Chitose Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between HKT and CTS:
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
£125 is the best price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Return flights start at £266. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKT to CTS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Phuket International Airport to New Chitose Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Phuket International Airport to New Chitose Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket International Airport to New Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phuket International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Pick up a New Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 35 miles away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to New Chitose Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Sapporo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Phuket International Airport to New Chitose Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to CTS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sapporo. Around 70 miles away to the north-east, popular attractions include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Japan, consider Akita, about 240 miles south of Sapporo. Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park are highlights.
