Access Guide from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo and Otaru

Conclusion

The JR Rapid Airport is the most reliable option from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo. New Chitose Airport Station is located on B1F of the domestic terminal, with the Special Rapid taking 33 minutes at fastest and the Rapid taking 37 minutes at fastest. The fare is ¥1,230 (Sapporo to New Chitose Airport).

JR (Rapid Airport)

• Sapporo Station: Special Rapid takes 33 minutes at fastest, Rapid takes 37 minutes at fastest. ¥1,230.
• Frequency: During the day (9:00–16:00), there are 6 trains per hour (1 Special Rapid, 3 Rapid, and 2 Section Rapid). Departures from New Chitose Airport are approximately every 10 minutes.
• Last train: The last train is the Special Rapid departing New Chitose Airport at 23:21.
• u Seat (Reserved Seat): Normally ¥1,000; ¥800 with a ticketless reserved-seat ticket. Car 4 is reserved seating on every train.
• Otaru: Through service from New Chitose Airport Station to Otaru Station takes 73 minutes at fastest. The official airport guide says about 1 hour 15 minutes by train.
• Kitahiroshima: About 20 minutes by train.
• Travel times vary with traffic conditions and other factors.

Bus

• Bus stops are located on 1F of the domestic terminal and 1F of the international terminal. Stops are divided by operating company and route.
• Domestic terminal stops → Sapporo city center direct service (ending at Nakajima-koen): Nos. 14 and 22; Oyachi: Nos. 13 and 20; Otaru, Kita 24-jo and Miyanosawa: Nos. 13 and 20; Makomanai and Maruyama: Nos. 12 and 21; Asahikawa, Obihiro, Jozankei and Abashiri: No. 21; Hakodate: No. 13; Furano: No. 23.
• International terminal stops → Sapporo: No. 84; Jozankei, Asahikawa and Obihiro: No. 85; Chitose city: No. 86.
• Sapporo City Center: Adults ¥1,500, children ¥750 (Hokuto Kotsu and Chuo Bus; fares revised April 1, 2026).
• The official bus guide also lists buses to Asahikawa, Obihiro, and Hakodate, to hot spring and sightseeing areas such as Jozankei, Noboribetsu, and Lake Shikotsu, and, in winter, to Niseko.
• Travel times and fares vary by route, so please check each company's timetable.

Taxi

There are taxi stands at two locations on 1F of the domestic terminal and one location on 1F of the international terminal. Fares are metered, and the official site gives no flat-fare information. Sightseeing taxis and jumbo taxis can be arranged at the information desk in the arrival lobby. The number of taxis available late at night is not guaranteed.

From the International Terminal

The JR station is located on B1F of the domestic terminal. From the international terminal, you can walk to the domestic terminal via the walkway (with moving walkway) on 2F of the connecting facility. The connecting facility is open 5:00–23:30, and the international terminal closes at 21:00.

Which to Choose

• Fastest and most reliable to Sapporo → JR.
• Want a guaranteed seat → u Seat (reserved seat).
• Lots of luggage and no wish to transfer → Bus to Sapporo City Center (¥1,500).
• To hot spring areas or other cities in Hokkaido → Buses for each destination.
• Can't make the last JR train (23:21) → Check the last bus and taxis.

Notes

• The last JR train departs at 23:21. If you arrive late, check early whether you can make it.
• Travel times and frequencies are guidelines based on JR Hokkaido's daytime information. Check JR Hokkaido for the latest operating status.