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SPU Split Airport

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Split Airport (SPU) serves Split, about 12 km west of Split. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASPU
ICAOLDSP
ServesSplit
From centre12 km
Non-stop36
Airlines18
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Elevation24 m

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The airport in numbers

Split Airport — facts & history

We pulled Split Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.9M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 3.3M in 2019.

Passengers / year
2.9M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
3.3M
in 2019
Elevation
24 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1966–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Split Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Split Airport to Split

Split (SPU) is about 25 km northwest of the city, near Trogir. A shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) runs to central Split and the ferry port in about 40 minutes. Local buses (route 37) are cheaper and slower. A taxi is about €35–45.

SPU is handy for ferries to the Dalmatian islands (Hvar, Brač, Vis). Don't plan a ferry the same day as a flight in season — queues and traffic are unpredictable.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~25 min€16–€26
Private transfer~25 minfixed upfront
Car rental~25 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SPU to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Hvar42 km59 min€49–€78
Zadar107 km113 min€121–€193
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Which way suits you from Split Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€16–€26 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Split ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Split Airport

Non-stop flights to about 36 destinations, operated by 18 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Croatia Airlines · Germanwings · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Lufthansa · Scandinavian Airlines System · easyJet · Jet2.com · Swiss International Air Lines · Czech Airlines · Austrian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Split Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Split Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Split shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Split Airport to the centre of Split?
No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port. The airport is about 12 km west of Split, about 25 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Split Airport to Split?
Roughly €16–€26 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Split Airport?
Metered taxi or Uber/Bolt (legal in the big cities). In season, don't plan a ferry the same day as a flight.
What's the cheapest way from Split Airport to Split?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port.
Can I get from Split Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Split Airport?
About 36 destinations, including Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Berlin. 18 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Split Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Split Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Split Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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