JR Rapid Airport train runs to Sapporo in 36 minutes for about ¥1,150 — the most efficient city connection.
Things to do at New Chitose Airport (CTS)
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Things to do in New Chitose Airport
New Chitose Airport is the gateway to Hokkaido — Japan's northernmost main island of volcanoes, hot springs, lavender fields, and extraordinary food. Sapporo city is just 30 minutes by JR rapid train, home to the famous Sapporo Beer Museum and the Odori Park that hosts the Snow Festival each February. Noboribetsu hot springs (Jigokudani Hell Valley) are about 90 minutes south. Hokkaido's seafood — snow crab, sea urchin, salmon — is among Japan's finest.
Insider intel
Top Tips for New Chitose Airport
- Chitose Airport itself has a substantial indoor shopping and food area with local Hokkaido products — good for a shorter layover without leaving.
- Farm Tomita lavender fields (Furano area) bloom late July– August and are a 2-hour drive from the airport.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at CTS
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at New Chitose Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestCAFÉ SKY LIBRARY
At New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Sapporo, Japan, the CAFÉ SKY LIBRARY airport lounge is located landside in the International Terminal, making it easy to access before you clear security or after you arrive in the public area. To find it, head to the immigration area within the International Terminal and look for the dedicated escalator positioned right next to immigration. Take this escalator up to the 4th floor, where the lounge is located. This straightforward route helps travelers quickly reach CAFÉ SKY LIBRARY and settle in comfortably as they continue their travel through New Chitose Airport.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.