Travelling from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Sapporo's main airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) or Okadama Airport (OKD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport flight.
Hiroshima (where Hiroshima Airport is located) and Sapporo share the UTC+9 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with ANA at 6:45pm. Go for the first CTS to HIJ departure with JAL at 3pm if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Sapporo to HIJ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of CTS, you can catch a direct flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport with JAL.
The most frequently booked airline between CTS and HIJ is JAL.
Among carriers operating on this route, ANA has the best record for on-time arrivals.
To reach CTS from central Sapporo, it takes around 1 hour to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to New Chitose Airport:
Of all flights leaving New Chitose Airport, 69.64% land on schedule at their destination.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to OKD from Sapporo's centre in around 30 minutes. The airport is approximately 8 kilometres away.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Sapporo to HIJ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Okadama Airport:
Okadama Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.69%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
OKD is located at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HIJ if you're catching a late flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Explore without limits with a Hiroshima Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and chase adventure across Hiroshima and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find HIJ at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
P4,616 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport. Return flights start from P9,239. These fares can change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). June is when most people visit Hiroshima. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Before locking in your Sapporo to HIJ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Hiroshima, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Hiroshima
Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hiroshima:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Hiroshima.
Explore more of Japan
Hiroshima has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres east of Hiroshima, a trip to Osaka will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Kobe is another standout destination in Japan and is around 209 kilometres east of Hiroshima. No trip is complete without dropping by Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Cherry Blossom Promenade along the Toga River and Onsen-ji Temple.