Split Airport Transfer Guide: SPU to Split City Centre and Ferry Port

Split Airport (SPU) serves the Dalmatian coast from its location near Kaštela, about 25 km north-west of central Split. For most travellers, the priority on arrival is reaching the ferry port for an island connection or finding accommodation in the old city. Both are reachable by bus, taxi, or pre-booked transfer.

Shuttle Bus (Promet Line 37)

The most affordable option if you can manage your luggage on public transport and the timing works.

Route	Frequency	Fare	Journey time
Airport → Split bus station	Roughly hourly (check timetable)	approx. €4–6	35–50 min
Split bus station → Airport	Roughly hourly	approx. €4–6	30–40 min

The bus terminates at the Split city bus station, which is adjacent to the ferry port - a convenient drop-off if you are catching a boat to Brač, Hvar, or the other Dalmatian islands.

Buy your ticket: From the driver in cash (EUR). Confirm change availability before boarding; drivers sometimes have limited coins.

Note: Frequency drops in winter. In summer, buses can fill up - if you have a large suitcase and a tight ferry connection, the taxi or transfer is more reliable.

Taxis from Split Airport

The taxi rank is directly outside the terminal exit.

Typical fares (as of 2026):

Destination	Approx. fare
Central Split (ferry port / Meštrović Gallery area)	€25–40
Diocletian’s Palace area	€25–38
Trogir	€20–30
Omiš	€40–55

Journey time: 25–35 minutes to central Split without traffic; 40–50 minutes in peak summer when the coastal road slows.

Taxis are metered and regulated. Confirm the meter is running, or ask for an estimate before departure. In peak season (July–August), the rank can run short - arrive expecting a short wait.

Bolt

Bolt operates in Split and can be requested from the pick-up area. Prices are comparable to metered taxis and the fare is shown upfront in the app.

Private Transfer

For Split, the main case for a pre-booked transfer is certainty: you know the price before you land and a driver is waiting regardless of how long customs or baggage takes.

Book a private transfer from Split Airport via Kiwitaxi - meet-and-greet at arrivals, direct to the ferry port or your hotel, fixed price. Standard saloon rates start at approximately €35–45 for the airport-to-centre run.

Welcome Pickups also operates at Split Airport, with English-speaking drivers and a 60-minute wait included if your flight is late.

Connecting to the Islands

Split is the main departure point for Dalmatian island ferries. If you are continuing to Brač, Hvar, Korčula, or Šolta, the ferry port is adjacent to the city bus station.

Key connections from Split ferry port:

• Supetar (Brač): Jadrolinija car ferry, about 50 min crossing, frequent departures
• Stari Grad (Hvar): 2-hour crossing, car ferry
• Vis: 2.5-hour crossing (year-round)
• Korčula (Vela Luka): 3-hour high-speed catamaran

Allow at least 60 minutes between your flight landing and your ferry departure time - more in summer. If your connection is under 90 minutes, a pre-booked taxi or transfer is essential over the public bus.

Split Airport to Trogir

If your accommodation is in Trogir (rather than Split), the airport is actually closer to Trogir than to the city centre - approximately 7 km. A taxi from the airport to Trogir costs approximately €10–20, making it one of the shortest airport transfers in the region.

Key Facts

• Airport IATA code: SPU
• Full name: Split Airport (Zračna luka Split)
• Distance to Split centre: approximately 25 km
• Typical taxi fare to centre (2026): €25–40
• Bus fare (Promet line 37): approx. €4–6
• Journey time: 25–35 min (off-peak), 40–50 min (peak summer)
• Currency: Euro (EUR)

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