Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi.
Your DEL to CTS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Chitose Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DEL and CTS:
Haneda Airport
Narita International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
C$366 is currently the best price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Return flights start from C$643. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DEL to CTS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Chitose Airport.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Chitose Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DEL:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're coming in on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation 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 popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Chitose Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Sapporo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Chitose Airport for August if you want to explore Sapporo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DEL to CTS in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sapporo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Journey about 113 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to check off its top attractions. From Asahiyama Zoo to Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.