Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sapporo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9. The city is two hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.
To avoid missing your MEL to Sapporo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from MEL to Sapporo with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 19 kms (12 miles) from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sapporo, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sapporo
£257 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sapporo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £517. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from MEL to Sapporo, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to the centre of Sapporo takes around 1 hour by car. The centre is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sapporo. Book one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Pick up a New Chitose Airport rental car and discover Sapporo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car rental Hokkaido, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MEL to Sapporo.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
The centre of Sapporo is around 8 kms (5 miles) from Okadama Airport (OKD). Once your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sapporo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to OKD. Here are a few options where you can check in after your MEL to Sapporo flight:
Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix make collecting an Okadama Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at OKD will save you money.
You'll find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sapporo. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel rates are generally higher and attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Sapporo in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Melbourne Tullamarine 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 to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to Sapporo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sapporo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower and Hokkaido Shrine are top attractions which should feature on any good Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Sapporo. Around 113 kms (70 miles) away to the north-east, top sights here include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kms (240 miles) south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.