Travelling from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Taipei. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS) leaving from here.
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Taipei to New Chitose Airport flight.
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Taipei.
Choose from 46 direct services a week between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and New Chitose Airport (CTS). This is the most popular route when departing from Taipei.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Taipei to CTS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can find a direct flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS) leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
These are some of the top carriers operating direct flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport departing from TPE:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with EVA Air between TPE and CTS.
Scoot is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Taipei to CTS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Most flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 92%.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Have a late flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CTS and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Taipei to New Chitose Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
New Chitose Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to New Chitose Airport is $212. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $367. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Taipei to CTS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Taipei to New Chitose Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS). January is the peak month for travel to Sapporo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Taipei to CTS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Taipei to New Chitose Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sapporo right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Hokkaido Shrine, Odori Park and Mount Moiwa Observation Deck are major attractions which should be on every Sapporo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres south of Sapporo, a visit to Aomori will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Around 225 kilometres east of Sapporo, Kushiro is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido and Harutori-ko Nature Centre.