New Chitose Airport (IATA: CTS, ICAO: RJCC) serves Sapporo, JP. It has 106 scheduled routes to 45 destinations in 11 countries, operated by 39 airlines.
- Exceptional Dining: The airport is widely praised as a "food heaven" with an incredible variety of restaurants, including a "ramen alley" with 10 Sapporo ramen stores, soup curry, sushi, and Hokkaido specialties. Many popular Sapporo restaurants have branches here, making it a culinary destination.
- Extensive Shopping and Souvenirs: Travelers appreciate the vast array of souvenir shops, including a huge Royce chocolate store and shops selling Hokkaido dairy products. There are also arts and crafts, clothing, and accessories.
- Entertainment and Amenities: Beyond food and shopping, CTS offers unique attractions like the New Chitose Airport Onsen (hot spring facilities with a nap/rest area), a movie theater (New Chitose Airport Theater), and even mini theme parks like Doraemon Wakuwaku Sky Park and Royce' Chocolate World.
- Efficient Immigration and Customs (Generally): Compared to larger Japanese airports, immigration and customs at CTS are often described as efficient, with lines typically not exceeding 20-40 minutes for international arrivals.
- Convenient Transportation: The JR Rapid Airport train provides quick access to Sapporo Station (around 37 minutes), with trains running frequently. Direct buses are also available to other Hokkaido destinations like Niseko and Otaru.
- Crowding and Chaos: The airport, especially the domestic terminal, can be "very crowded" and "chaotic," particularly at check-in and security. Travelers report long queues and intersecting lines, with some describing it as "not functional" and an "embarrassment to Japan" due to the lack of clear organization in busy areas.
- Limited Post-Security Options (Domestic Terminal): While the landside areas are bustling, the domestic terminal has "very few shops and restaurants" after security.
- Aging Infrastructure (Domestic Terminal): The domestic terminal, built in 1988, is considered "relatively old" and "daggy" by some, lacking the modern, flashy feel of newer airports.
- Sources researched: atoday.com.au, tripadvisor.ca, cestee.com, tripadvisor.com, jeepe.jp*
Bottom line: Despite some operational challenges related to crowding and an older domestic terminal, New Chitose Airport is highly recommended for its exceptional dining, diverse entertainment, and unique amenities, making it a memorable part of the Hokkaido travel experience.
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New Chitose Airport (CTS) offers 106 flight routes operated by 39 airlines. Major carriers include ANA Wings, Japan Airlines, All Nippon and others. Popular destinations from Sapporo include Tokyo Int'l (Haneda), Sendai, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kushiro.
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from CTS?
New Chitose Airport has 106 scheduled routes to 45 destinations in 11 countries, operated by 39 airlines.
Which airlines fly from New Chitose Airport?
39 carriers operate scheduled departures, including ANA Wings, Japan Airlines, All Nippon.
Where is New Chitose Airport located?
New Chitose Airport is located in Sapporo, JP, at an elevation of 82 ft. Its IATA code is CTS and ICAO code is RJCC.