Flying from Frankfurt to Sapporo: what you need to know
Frankfurt is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo flying out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Come in for landing at New Chitose Airport (CTS), the primary gateway of Sapporo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You don't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from Germany and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap flights from Frankfurt to Sapporo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Frankfurt Airport and Sapporo include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo:
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 59 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Once your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 28 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is approximately 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
After your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to OKD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Sapporo
At the moment, C$572 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Sapporo. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,004. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap flights from Frankfurt to Sapporo, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Sapporo. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sapporo in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo for August if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sapporo to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Sapporo sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sapporo
Start your Sapporo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Sapporo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are essential stops on your Sapporo itinerary.
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