Travelling from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Niigata and Sapporo share the UTC+9 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 33 weekly Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with ANA is the earliest flight available. JAL operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
Leave enough time to catch your KIJ to CTS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
JAL has direct flights from Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Sapporo — and maybe even more of Japan if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is JAL.
With an impressive 81.15% of services landing on schedule, JAL has the best on-time record for KIJ to CTS flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KIJ and CTS:
Itami Airport
Kansai International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
At the moment, £47 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £94. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KIJ to CTS.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Niigata Airport (KIJ)
You'll find KIJ at 2350 Matsuhamacho.
Of the departures from Niigata Airport, 78.86% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Niigata Airport from central Niigata, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport, have a look at Hotel Nikko Niigata. It's a short ride from KIJ.
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're landing on a late Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Begin your adventure 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 main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 35 miles away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The quietest month for a flight from Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Sapporo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Niigata Airport to New Chitose Airport for August if you want to go to Sapporo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KIJ to CTS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 70 miles north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 240 miles south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
