Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sapporo: what you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Sapporo is 9 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
To ensure you catch your flight from EDI to Sapporo, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Finding a stopover on your flight from EDI to Sapporo is easy. Whether you'd like to potentially save on your fare or visit a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A major stop is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Travelling from central Edinburgh to EDI takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sapporo
RM1,865 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,621. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to Sapporo if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Sapporo. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 59 minutes.
Book a hotel near CTS if you're catching a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Okadama Airport (OKD)
As soon as your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 28 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is approximately 8 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near OKD. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from EDI to Sapporo at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Sapporo
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo. June is the most popular month for a trip to Sapporo. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from EDI to Sapporo in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and -1ºC.
More about Sapporo
After locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sapporo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Sapporo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hokkaido Shrine.
Complete your Sapporo trip with a car rental
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