Flying from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Sapporo's main base, New Chitose Airport (CTS), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city runs on the UTC+11 timezone and is two hours ahead of Sapporo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Sapporo to MEL.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Sapporo to MEL leaving from New Chitose Airport (CTS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The distance from central Sapporo to CTS is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near New Chitose Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from New Chitose Airport, 69.64% touch down on time at their destination.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to OKD from central Sapporo in around 30 minutes. The airport is approximately 8 kilometres away.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Sapporo to MEL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Okadama Airport:
74.69% of flights out of Okadama Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The address for OKD is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Have a late flight from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MEL and turn out the lights sooner:
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Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, Rs79,704 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs203,576. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sapporo to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). July is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Sapporo to MEL flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Melbourne when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Flinders Street Railway Station followed by Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Australia, head for Ballarat, roughly 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are among the biggest draws.
