Flying from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): What you need to know
Your journey comes together at Sapporo's main airport, New Chitose Airport (CTS). Explore the options for booking a flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) leaving from this base.
Take a direct Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Sapporo and Hiroshima (where Hiroshima Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is the busiest route. JAL operates the earliest flight at 3pm. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from CTS to HIJ is with ANA at 6:45pm.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Sapporo to HIJ. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Fly without interruptions from New Chitose Airport (CTS). Nonstop flights from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport with JAL. This well-known airline operates services from CTS.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with J-Air from CTS to HIJ.
J-Air is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo, CTS can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near New Chitose Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from New Chitose Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
You can arrive at OKD from central Sapporo in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sapporo Okadama Airport the day before your Sapporo to HIJ flight:
74% of all departures from Sapporo Okadama Airport meet their expected arrival time.
OKD is located at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
About Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to HIJ if you're catching a late flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport flight.
You'll find HIJ at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
Getting from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
Central Hiroshima is around 48 kilometres from Hiroshima Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Currently, ₹ 6,397 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 15,641. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Sapporo to HIJ, book your plane ticket six months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). February is the busiest month to travel to Hiroshima. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
Lock in a Sapporo to HIJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hiroshima to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search 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 and 10ºC.
More about Hiroshima
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Hiroshima right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Hiroshima Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Hiroshima when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall followed by Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and The Atomic Bomb Dome.
Explore more of Japan
Hiroshima is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres east of Hiroshima, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're eager to discover another side of Japan, consider Kumamoto, roughly 274 kilometres southwest of Hiroshima. Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen are key highlights.
