New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)

The northern island of Hokkaido is separated from the main island of Honshu by the pacific ocean. Centrally located in Hokkaido is the capital city Sapporo. The island of Hokkaido is serviced by New Chitose International Airport, located about forty minutes to the south of Sapporo in the city of Chitose. The airport is known by several names including Sapporo International Airport, Chitose International Airport or New Chitose Airport. The IATA code for the airport is SPK. Information on Chitose Airport can be found by visiting their website here. Chitose International Airport receives flights from many international destinations within Asia and a number of major domestic Japanese carriers operate connecting flights through the airports of Tokyo-Haneda, Osaka-Kansai, Nagoya and many more. We strongly recommend that visitors check with their travel itinerary if transiting through Tokyo, as the Tokyo domestic airport, Haneda, is over an hour travel time from the Tokyo International airport of Narita.

Asahikawa Airport

The township of Asahikawa is located in the eastern part of Hokkaido approximately three hours away from the capital city of Sapporo. The IATA code for Asahikawa airport is AKJ. The airport is perfectly positioned to serve the resort of Furano, only one hour away. For visitors to Furano who are arriving into Hokkaido via Japanese domestic airlines the Asahikawa airport provides a convenient alternative. The airport is very modern, un-crowded and houses numerous cafes, souvenir shops and lounges. Details of the airport and surrounding area can be found on their Japanese website. From the Asahikawa airport the Lavender Go bus operates directly to Furano and stops only forty metres away from Furano Fresh Powder Apartments. In summer numerous rental car companies base cars at the airport for hire. Please note that Fresh Powder is not an authorized travel agent and as such we cannot arrange flights for our guests. We recommend you contact your local travel agent or preferred airline to make arrangements.

AIR DO

Air do is a domestic Japanese airline that operates from Tokyo Haneda airport to Sapporo’s Chitose Airport. The Air Do website is completely in Japanese so in order to place booking you need to phone the airline directly in their Tokyo or Sapporo office. To visit their English website link please click on the logo to the left.

ANA

As one of Japan’s major domestic and international carriers ANA services both Asahikawa airport and New Chitose Airport from many connecting cities within Japan. Connecting flights from Osaka or Haneda to Hokkaido provide the best options.

Cathay Pacific

From its home base in Hong Kong China, Cathay Pacific operates four times a week from direct to Sapporo. For guests visiting from Australia or New Zealand Cathay Pacific offers many connecting flights with a layover in Hong Kong.

CHINA AIRLINES

Based in Taipei, Taiwan, China Airlines has over sixty aircraft servicing Australia, Taiwan, Japan and many other destinations throughout Asia. Connecting flights from Australia usually involve a layover in the city of Taipei before continuing onto Japan. China airlines services Sapporo Chitose International airport several times a week from Taipei.

Continental Airlines

Continental Micronesia operate twice weekly flights from Cairns, via Guam to Japanese cities including Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, Niigata, Okayama, Hiroshima, Osaka* and Sapporo. Connecting Australia to the Japanese ski fields during the northern winter, Continental services are popular with travellers opting for a warm sunny stop in Micronesia on their way home from the ski fields.

EVA AIR

For expatriates travelling from Asian destinations to Sapporo EVA air operates numerous direct flights from Taipei International Airport to New Chitose International Airport.

JAL

Japan Airlines is Asia’s largest international carrier, with award winning service and style. JAL has 31 flights to Japan a week from Australia offering an extensive domestic network within Japan. Flight routing from Australia is via an international flight to Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Osaka or Nagoya then via a domestic flight to Sapporo or Asahikawa.

JETSTAR

Jetstar is Australia's and Singapore's new low fares airline for Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Jetstar's Australian operation is wholly owned by Qantas but is managed separately and operates independently. Jetstar operate to several destinations in Japan directly from Cairns in Australia.

Korean Air

Korean Air operates flights directly from Seoul Korea to Sapporo International Airport. Korean Air also operate regular services from Guam to Japan via Tokyo and onto Chitose Sapporo. Korean Air provides a top level of passenger service with new state-of-the-art aircraft, harmonizing traditional and modem style.

Qantas

Qantas is Australia's leading domestic carrier and one of the world's premier long haul airlines. Qantas operates 31 flights a week between four Australian cities (Cairns, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney) to Tokyo Japan. Qantas also operates a codeshare with JAL, offering 14 services a week between Australia and Japan.