Flying from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport (CTS): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport (CTS) leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport flight.
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo. The city operates on the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
You can pick from 2 direct flights every week between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and New Chitose Airport (CTS). This is the busiest route, with AirAsia X offering a 11:55pm departure from KUL to CTS.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CTS won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport (CTS) depart from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport with AirAsia X. This top carrier operates departures from KUL.
AirAsia X is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from KUL to CTS.
AirAsia X ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 85.71% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to CTS with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KUL and CTS include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to CTS flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.97%.
About New Chitose Airport (CTS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Follow your own route with a New Chitose Airport rental car. Book your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience more of Sapporo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport flight.
CTS is located at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
At the moment, ₹ 15,882 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 27,950. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to CTS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport (CTS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport (CTS). June is the peak month for travel to Sapporo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Before locking in your Kuala Lumpur to CTS flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sapporo, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sapporo
After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to New Chitose Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Fushimi Inari Shrine and Hokkaido Shrine are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sapporo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sapporo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey about 121 kilometres north-east to Asahikawa to check off its leading sights. From Mount Asahi to Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Aomori is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 225 kilometres south of Sapporo. No trip is complete without experiencing Inari Shrine, Inari Shrine and Inari Shrine.
