Flying from Montreal to Sapporo: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Sapporo jetting off from here.
Touch down at New Chitose Airport (CTS), the major arrival point in Sapporo.
Sapporo is 13 hours ahead of Montreal and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Montreal to Sapporo flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Sapporo
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Montreal to Sapporo flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Sapporo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights taking off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel near CTS if you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Sapporo. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Sapporo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Central Sapporo is about 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD). Once your flight from Montreal to Sapporo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up an Okadama Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Budget, バジェットレンタカー and Orix.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from OKD two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Okadama Airport is 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
June is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Sapporo. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sapporo in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Montreal to Sapporo ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Sapporo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Montreal to Sapporo, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are must-visits when exploring Sapporo.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a trip to Asahikawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another essential stop in Japan and is around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without dropping by Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.