Flying from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
Sapporo is two hours behind Melbourne. New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to CTS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CTS that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and CTS include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to CTS flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CTS:
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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to New Chitose Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
New Chitose Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Sapporo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport is ر.ق. 830. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,863. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to CTS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to New Chitose Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport (CTS). January is the busiest month to travel to Sapporo. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in June.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to CTS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to New Chitose Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Fushimi Inari Shrine and Hokkaido Shrine are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Sapporo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sapporo, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Journey about 225 kilometres south to Aomori to check off its top attractions. From Inari Shrine to Jomon Jiyukan and Kohrakuen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Japan, head for Kushiro, roughly 225 kilometres east of Sapporo. Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Otokuinaka Shrine and Shinsei Park are key reasons to visit.
