Flying from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Aomori Airport to Sapporo and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Aomori (the location of Aomori Airport).
With 35 flights a week between the two airports, Aomori Airport (AOJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the most popular route. JAL operates the earliest flight at 11:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from AOJ to CTS is with JAL at 20:15.
To avoid missing your AOJ to Sapporo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month like March? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct Aomori Airport to Sapporo tickets are available for booking. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is where you'll arrive.
Take to the skies with JAL. This popular airline offers direct flights from Aomori Airport to Sapporo.
AOJ is around 11 kilometres from central Aomori. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Get your flight from Aomori Airport to Sapporo off to a leisurely start. Just a quick drive from AOJ, spend the night at Airport and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Aomori Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart AOJ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
The address for AOJ is Kotani 県道27号線, Otani.
How to find the cheapest flights from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Sapporo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Aomori Airport to Sapporo flight is Rs13,965. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs27,981. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from AOJ to Sapporo, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to the centre of Sapporo takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Aomori Airport to Sapporo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTS:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks before your flight from AOJ to Sapporo.
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) is about 10 kilometres from central Sapporo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Aomori Airport to Sapporo, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 25 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near OKD. Unwind and get cosy after your AOJ to Sapporo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at OKD will help you stay within budget.
The address for Sapporo Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
December is the quietest month for flights from Aomori Airport to Sapporo, while January is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Sapporo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your Aomori Airport to Sapporo plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AOJ to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Aomori Airport to Sapporo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are a couple of big attractions to add to your Sapporo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mount Moiwa Observation Deck.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south of Sapporo, a trip to Aomori will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo, Morioka is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.