Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport is 7 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
Leave plenty of time to catch your KUL to CTS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
AirAsia X has direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sapporo — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
AirAsia X is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 85.71% of services arriving as scheduled, AirAsia X is the most punctual carrier for KUL to CTS flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KUL and CTS:
Changi International Airport
Narita International Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight is Rs48,956. A return ticket right now is Rs99,410. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KUL to CTS.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KUL to CTS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive on time at their destination.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near KUL? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Follow your own route with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Sapporo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from New Chitose Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
New Chitose Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Sapporo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to New Chitose Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to CTS in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and -1ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No journey is complete without seeing Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.
