Split Airport Transfer (SPU)

Split Airport (IATA: SPU) processes over 4 million passengers annually and is the main entry point for the Dalmatian coast. Arrivals in summer can be busy with charter flights, and the taxi rank outside fills quickly. Your LocalsRide driver meets you inside at the greeting area — no queue, no negotiation, fixed price confirmed before landing.

Transfer Time and Distance from SPU

Split's Diocletian's Palace area is 25 kilometres east — 30–40 minutes. Trogir is just 5 kilometres north — 8–10 minutes, making it one of the quickest airport transfers in Croatia. Omiš is 45 kilometres southeast — 50–60 minutes. Makarska is 65 kilometres southeast — 60–75 minutes. Hvar ferry port (Split Trajektna luka) is 30–40 minutes from the airport.

Popular Routes from Split Airport

Top booked routes from SPU: airport to Split Old Town (Diocletian's Palace), airport to Trogir, airport to Omiš, airport to Makarska, airport to Split ferry port (for Hvar, Brač, Vis). The Split to Dubrovnik coastal transfer (230 km, 3.5–4 hours) is one of the most scenic private car routes in Europe.

Meeting Your Driver at Split Airport

The arrivals area is on the ground floor of the terminal. Your driver will be immediately after the exit gates in the designated greeting zone, holding a sign with your name. The terminal is modern and straightforward to navigate even on your first visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a shuttle bus from Split Airport?

Pleso Prijevoz buses serve Split bus station. They are cheap but take longer than a private transfer and drop you at the bus station rather than your accommodation.

Can I book an SPU airport transfer to Hvar?

Your driver can take you to Split's ferry port (Trajektna luka), from where regular ferries depart for Hvar Town. This is the standard route for airport-to-Hvar travel.