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Getting from New Chitose Airport

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Hokkaido's main air gateway, located in Chitose City. JR New Chitose Airport Station is on B1F of the Domestic Terminal, and the Rapid Airport train reaches Sapporo Station in as little as 33 minutes. Direct buses also run to major hotels in Sapporo and to Otaru, Noboribetsu Onsen and Niseko.

Destinations

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How to get from New Chitose Airport to the main destinations. Pick one to compare every option.

✈ CTS →Sapporo StationThe JR Rapid Airport is the fastest way to Sapporo Station, with no transfers. If you want to go to your hotel's door or have a lot of luggage, the airport bus, which stops in front of major hotels in the city, is also convenient.
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✈ CTS →Odori / SusukinoTo Odori and Susukino, the airport bus that stops at Susukino and Odori Park gets you there with no transfers. For a more predictable travel time, take the JR Rapid Airport to Sapporo Station and transfer to the Namboku Subway Line.
🚌 Bus🚃 Train
✈ CTS →Otaru StationTo Otaru, the Rapid Airport trains running through to Otaru are fast, frequent and convenient. The direct bus to Otaru Station runs only 3 times a day, but you can ride seated with no transfers.
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✈ CTS →Noboribetsu OnsenThe Donan Bus Noboribetsu Onsen Airport Express is a convenient way to Noboribetsu Onsen with no transfers. It requires reservations and runs only 3 times a day, so if the times do not suit you, take a JR limited express to Noboribetsu Station and transfer to a local bus.
🚌 Bus🚃 Train
✈ CTS →Niseko (Hirafu)Direct buses from the airport are a convenient way to Niseko, taking about 3 hours. In winter there are many reservation-only resort buses; in the green season, service is limited.
🚌 Bus🚃 Train
Arrival

When you arrive

  • ✓JR trains depart from New Chitose Airport Station on B1F of the Domestic Terminal. Go down from Center Plaza on 2F of the Domestic Terminal
  • ✓Airport buses depart from the bus stops at both the Domestic and International Terminals. Stop numbers vary by destination and company
  • ✓Hokuto Kotsu has a counter in the airport where you can buy tickets by credit card
  • ✓Buses to Noboribetsu Onsen (Donan Bus) and winter resort buses to Niseko require reservations
Terminals

Terminals

Domestic Terminal

Domestic flights. JR New Chitose Airport Station is on B1F. Take the escalator or elevator down to the station from Center Plaza on 2F

International Terminal

International flights. There is no train station, so to use JR, go to New Chitose Airport Station on B1F of the Domestic Terminal

Passes

Discount tickets for travelers

🎫 Hokkaido Rail Pass

Unlimited rides on all JR Hokkaido lines (5, 7 or 10 consecutive days). The 5-day pass is ¥22,000 for adults if bought in advance or ¥23,000 at a station; children half price (as of October 2026). For holders of non-Japanese passports. Buy or exchange at New Chitose Airport Station, Sapporo Station and elsewhere

🎫 Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass

Unlimited JR rides for 4 days in an area including Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu and New Chitose Airport. Adults ¥10,000 in advance / ¥11,000 at a station; children ¥5,000 / ¥5,500 (as of October 2026). Available at New Chitose Airport Station, Sapporo Station and Noboribetsu Station

🎫 Sapporo-Furano Area Pass

Unlimited JR rides for 4 days in an area including Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Biei and Furano. Adults ¥11,000 in advance / ¥12,000 at a station; children ¥5,500 / ¥6,000 (as of October 2026). Available at New Chitose Airport Station, Sapporo Station and Asahikawa Station

Fares and times are as of the date shown. Fares and timetables change, so check the operator’s official website before you travel.

Tickets & transfers you can book in advancePR
IC Card

IC transit cards

On JR between New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Otaru and elsewhere, you can ride with Kitaca as well as nationwide transportation IC cards such as Suica, ICOCA and PASMO. Welcome Suica Mobile for iPhone can also be used. Hokkaido Chuo Bus airport buses accept transportation IC cards; Hokuto Kotsu and the Donan Bus local buses between Noboribetsu Station and Noboribetsu Onsen do not

Facilities

Useful airport services

Luggage delivery
Skyporter offers same-day luggage delivery between the airport and hotels in Sapporo (discount when using the airport bus)
Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓JR is faster toward Sapporo, while the bus is convenient for going right to your hotel
  • ✓Free Wi-Fi in the airport: NewChitose_Airport_Free_Wi-Fi
  • ✓Limited expresses toward Asahikawa (Lilac and Kamui) have been all-reserved since spring 2026. If transferring at Sapporo, get a reserved-seat ticket
  • ✓In winter, snow can delay trains and buses, so allow extra time for connections
Map

Map

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Places to Stay near New Chitose AirportPR

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Travel Passes

Travel passes for Hokkaido

🚄 JR

Hokkaido Rail Pass

Hokkaido ・ 5, 7 or 10 consecutive days from the first day of use

From ¥22,000

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Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official airport, rail and bus company information. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-06

PRKlookJR Hokkaido Rail Pass (All Lines, Sapporo-Furano Area, Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area)Choose from 5/7/10-day passes for all of Hokkaido or two 4-day area passes. Exchange the QR code for a physical pass at a designated counter in JapanView