Flying from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Taipei. Check out your options leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when organizing your flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Jump on a direct flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 48 minutes.
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city operates in the UTC+9 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the most popular route. There are 48 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Scoot at 12:45. Opt for the first TPE to CTS departure operated by Tigerair Taiwan at 06:20 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Taipei to CTS won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Get there in one go from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Nonstop flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS) operate from here.
Direct flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport are available from a variety of airlines at TPE. Fly with any of these:
TPE is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) offers direct flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS).
There are plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Taipei to CTS. Compare your options below to see which carrier best fits your schedule leaving from TSA:
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Taipei Songshan Airport and CTS:
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
You can get to TSA from central Taipei in about 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
You're going on vacation, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to CTS:
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 59 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
C$200 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Taipei to New Chitose Airport. Return flights start from C$334. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Taipei to CTS.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Taipei to New Chitose Airport if you plan your break for May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Sapporo, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Taipei to CTS, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Taipei to New Chitose Airport 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sapporo right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Taipei to New Chitose Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Sapporo is to check out its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine.
Complete your Sapporo trip with a car rental
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