Split Airport is Croatia's second-busiest airport, located approximately 25 km northwest of the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for Diocletian's Palace.
It is the main gateway to central Dalmatia, including the islands of Hvar, Brač, and Vis.
How to get to Split Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SPU
Parking near Split Airport
The official parking is located right in front of the terminal.
It is not staffed by dedicated personnel but is monitored by video; approximately €6 for the first 4 hours, then €0.50 per additional hour, for a total of about €16 in 24 hours. Lost ticket: €150.
How to get to Split from SPU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Transfer from Split Airport to Split
Transfer from Split Airport to Split
Transfer from Split to Split Airport
Private Transfers Between Split Airport and Split
Car rental at Split Airport
Major international car rental companies operate desks in the arrivals area and are in high demand during summer—book in advance.
Required documents: driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally the International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Split Airport
The historic centre inside Diocletian's Palace
24 km from the airport; shuttle straight to the historic centre in 30 minutes (8€), taxi in 25-35 minutes.
Best for: Travellers who want to sleep literally inside or a step from the walls of Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Hotel Vestibul Palace is a 2-minute walk from the Peristyle, inside a historic building of the Palace
- Judita Palace sits on Pjaca square, among fourteenth-century buildings
- Narrow alleys: luggage has to be carried by hand right up to the door, no cars inside the walls
- Rates are higher on weekends and in the summer months than in the rest of the city
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Vestibul Palace & Villa Boutique hotel set in a group of historic buildings in the heart of Diocletian's Palace, 2 minutes' walk from the Peristyle; part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. View availability
- Judita Palace Heritage Hotel In the sixteenth-century Pavlović palace, on Pjaca square in the heart of the historic centre; a few minutes' walk from the bus and train station. View availability
- Cornaro Hotel Just outside the walls of the Palace, a minute's walk from the Peristyle; panoramic rooftop terrace with pool and jacuzzi. View availability
West seafront and the passenger harbour
About 21 km (25 minutes by car) from the airport; from the historic centre, 20-25 minutes on foot along the seafront or by city bus.
Best for: Travellers who prefer a modern hotel near the ferry harbour, a few minutes from the historic centre.
- Modern rooms with views over the Adriatic, recently opened
- Convenient for those catching a ferry from the passenger harbour
- A less picturesque area than the historic walls of the Palace
- A 20-minute walk or a bus is needed to reach the centre
Trstenik, the riviera next to the centre
The resort is 2.5 km from Diocletian's Palace and about 25 minutes from the airport.
Best for: Travellers who want a beach and a pool without moving too far from the historic centre.
- Trstenik beach is a 3-minute walk from reception
- Indoor pool and spa open all year round, not just in summer
- Outside the historic centre: reaching the Palace's alleys in the evening needs a taxi or 25-30 minutes on foot
- Fewer restaurants within walking distance than in the centre
Recommended hotels
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, expanded with a new building, handles strong summer traffic. From check-in to gate, the walk typically takes 10–15 minutes.
Security screening can be significantly delayed during July–August peaks: for international flights, allow at least 3 hours of advance time during peak season.
Map of Split Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you reach the Dalmatian islands from Split?
By ferry from the city port, which is separate from the airport: in high season the ferries to Hvar are often full, so book ahead if you're travelling with a car.
Q. When is high season in Split?
July-August: during this period, traffic towards the old town and airport checks can take longer than usual.
Q. What to see in Split if you have little time?
Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site at the heart of the old town, woven into the city's living urban fabric.
Q. From when will ETIAS authorization be needed to enter Croatia via Split?
ETIAS authorization will become necessary for citizens currently visa-exempt (non-EU nationals such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia) from the last quarter of 2026: an online application to complete before departure, valid for entry across the whole Schengen area, not just Split.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
