New Chitose Airport public transport guide

Sapporo2 routesUpdated 2026-08-28

Getting to and from New Chitose Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. New Chitose Airport has a single public transport option — JR Hokkaido. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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JR Hokkaido

Hokkaido Railway Company operates the Rapid Airport train service, the main public transit link between New Chitose Airport and central Sapporo via the Chitose Line. Trains run roughly every 12 minutes during the day, with Special Rapid, Rapid and Semi-Rapid categories, some continuing through to Otaru. Both reserved and non-reserved carriages are available, and IC cards including Suica and Kitaca are accepted.

Routes (2)

Rapid Airport (Sapporo)

TrainDetails

Direct rapid train service on the Chitose Line between New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station, running approximately every 12 minutes during the day across Special Rapid, Rapid and Semi-Rapid train categories, with journey times of 33-43 minutes.

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New Chitose AirportMinami-ChitoseChitoseEniwaKita-HiroshimaShin-SapporoSapporo

Rapid Airport (Otaru)

TrainDetails

Extended rapid train service continuing from Sapporo onto the Hakodate Main Line to Otaru, calling at all stations between Teine and Otaru during daytime hours, providing a direct link from New Chitose Airport to the historic port city.

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New Chitose AirportMinami-ChitoseChitoseEniwaKita-HiroshimaShin-SapporoSapporoSoenKotoniTeineZenibakoMinami-OtaruOtaru

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