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CTS New Chitose Airport

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New Chitose Airport (CTS) serves Sapporo, about 45 km southeast of Sapporo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACTS
ICAORJCC
ServesSapporo
From centre43 km
Non-stop37
Airlines23
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation25 m

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The airport in numbers

New Chitose Airport — facts & history

We pulled New Chitose Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 24M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 25M in 2019.

Opened
1988
38 years ago
Passengers / year
24M
as of 2024
Elevation
25 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Hokkaido Airports
Passengers per year, 1989–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo

The airport is about 45 km southeast of Sapporo, about 60 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab). Estimated fare to the centre: ¥14943–¥23733.

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~42 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~60 min¥14943–¥23733
Private transfer~60 minfixed upfront
Car rental~60 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from New Chitose Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥14943–¥23733 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Sapporo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from New Chitose Airport

Non-stop flights to about 37 destinations, operated by 23 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: All Nippon Airways · Japan Airlines Domestic · Hokkaido International Airlines · Skymark Airlines · Ibex Airlines · Korean Air · Nordeste Linhas Aereas Regionais · Cathay Pacific · EVA Air · China Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at New Chitose Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near New Chitose Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Sapporo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from New Chitose Airport to the centre of Sapporo?
Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. The airport is about 45 km southeast of Sapporo, about 60 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo?
Roughly ¥14943–¥23733 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from New Chitose Airport?
Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab).
What's the cheapest way from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.
Can I get from New Chitose Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from New Chitose Airport?
About 37 destinations, including Tokyo, Sendai, Taipei, Seoul. 23 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is New Chitose Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on New Chitose Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at New Chitose Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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