Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo is two hours ahead of Chiang Mai and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your CNX to CTS flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chiang Mai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CNX and CTS:
Beijing Capital Airport
Incheon International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight is Rs60,835. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs123,261. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CNX to CTS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from CNX to CTS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
When it comes to Chiang Mai Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chiang Mai Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CNX? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
If you're getting in on a late Chiang Mai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CTS:
Go where the road takes you with a Sapporo Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car rental Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sapporo Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Sapporo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Sapporo Chitose Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CNX to CTS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and -1ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sapporo. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Morioka is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 370 kilometres south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without visiting Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.