Sapporo

Sapporo is one charming city worth a visit. It is Hokkaido's booming capital and the 5th largest city in Japan and although growth in the population is seen, the city maintains a pleasant and vibrant character. The city is endowed with attractive scenic spots that would surely inspire and capture your imagination and if you are planning that next vacation trip, this is one place you will not regret visiting. You will be glad to know that cheap flights are now being offered to travelers so why not fly to Sapporo together with your family or friends. You will definitely have one great vacation to brag about.

Summer is the best time to travel to Sapporo when other parts of Japan are hot and humid since Sapporo enjoys cooler and more comfortable weather. During this time Sapporo Summer Festival is celebrated in the heart of the city where people enjoy fresh food and the famous beer drinking event in Odori Park. Sapporo is best known for their beer brewery, and a visit to the historic Sapporo brewery established in the late-nineteenth century is a must. Also not to be missed is the annual Yuki Matsuri in the city, internationally known as Sapporo Snow Festival; it consistently draws more than two million tourists from around the world.

The cheapest flights to Sapporo will be found by traveling during low season. A lot of information can be found on the internet to help you better decide and take advantage of cheap flights available. If you do not want to take the time to compare fares yourself, you can contact travel agencies which carry out all the comparison shopping you need to find a cheap airline ticket to Sapporo.

You can also organize your Sapporo flight during the winter season and you'll definitely be in for an additional treat as this place is famous for its extraordinary ice festival.

The best time to depart or return would be on weekdays as airlines charge higher travel fares on weekends. They also charge significantly higher fares for travel during the summer.

Numerous airlines fly to Sapporo including American Airways, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Northwest, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, United Airline and many more. These flights arrive from China, Hong-Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Sakhalin, Guam and Australia, with connecting flights to Sapporo available from even more international locations such as San Francisco, London, Noumea, Nadi, and Vanuatu.

There are two airports that Sapporo. The New Chitose Airport located in Chitose and Tomakomai Hokkaido serves the Sapporo metropolitan area. By land area this is the largest airport in Hokkaido. New Chitose Airport has a single semi-circular terminal building which handles domestic and international flights.

Okadama Airport is located 6 km north of the city center of Sapporo, and it serves regional flights within Hokkaido. Scheduled airline service is limited to turbo prop flights.

Sapporo is one summer destination full of scenic vistas, beautiful parklands and flower gardens and it also is the traditional home of the Ainu people. You'd surely have a wonderful and relaxing time visiting this city. Take advantage of those cheap flights offered and you are guaranteed to have a great time.