Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to New Chitose Airport (CTS): what you need to know
Sapporo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Sapporo 13 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to CTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines 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 Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight is Rs160,411. A return plane ticket right now is Rs338,086. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to CTS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to New Chitose Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on schedule at their destination.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to New Chitose Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near YOW:
Arriving at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTS if you have a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to New Chitose Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sapporo's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from New Chitose Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
From New Chitose Airport, Sapporo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
When to fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to New Chitose Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Sapporo. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to New Chitose Airport for August if you want to go to Sapporo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YOW to CTS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sapporo. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Akita is another favourite destination 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.
