Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Sapporo is 8 hours ahead of Munich.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from MUC to Sapporo.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MUC to Sapporo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you have a passport from Germany and are travelling to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo.
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Munich, MUC can be reached in approximately 33 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Sapporo
C$745 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,281. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MUC to Sapporo if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 59 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Okadama Airport (OKD) is about 8 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo, it'll take you around 28 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from MUC to Sapporo, tuck yourself in at a hotel near OKD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the most popular month to catch a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sapporo, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from MUC to Sapporo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sapporo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are attractions you won't want to skip in Sapporo.
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