Split Airport ground transportation
Split Airport handles roughly 3.5 million passengers a year from a single compact terminal, and its location matters more than most: it sits between Kaštela and Trogir, so the old harbour city of Trogir is a short bus hop away while Split's old town is a 25 km drive east. The workhorse public link is the official airport shuttle, run by Platanus since it took over the route from Pleso Prijevoz on 1 February 2026 — coaches leave about 30 minutes after each arriving flight, cost around €8-9, and terminate at Split's main bus station right beside the ferry port, a five-minute walk from Diocletian's Palace. Budget travellers instead cross the car park to the main road and catch Promet Split city bus 37, which shuttles between Trogir and Split past the airport for a few euros, though it stops often and drops you at Split's suburban Sukoišan terminal rather than the centre. For door-to-door travel, Uber and Bolt both operate here (~€20-35 to the old town), traditional airport taxis run ~€30-50, and pre-booked private transfers offer a fixed price. Croatia uses the euro, so there is no currency to change. Crucially, the big island destinations are not road trips: to reach Hvar Town or Bol on Brač you first get to Split's ferry port, then board a Jadrolinija or Krilo catamaran. This guide compares price, time and frequency for every popular destination around Split.
Split Airport to Split city centre
Split Old Town is 25 km from SPU, about 35 min at the quickest. About 25 km east of SPU; the Platanus shuttle bus (~€8-9) reaches the centre in 30-45 min, with the cheaper bus 37, taxis and transfers as alternatives.
| Option | Time | Fare | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platanus (official airport shuttle) | 40 min | €8–9 | ~30 min after each arrival · daily |
| Promet Split — bus 37 Cheapest | 55 min | €3–4 | Every ~20-40 min daytime · sparse Sundays |
| Uber / Bolt (ride-hail) Fastest | 30 min | €20–35 | On demand via the app |
| Airport taxi rank | 30 min | €30–50 | On demand |
| Welcome Pickups · local Split firms | 30 min | €35–45 | Pre-booked, meet on arrival |
| Sixt · Europcar · Hertz · local desks | 35 min | €30–55 | Desks open for flight arrivals |
Where are you heading?
Every destination from SPU: cheapest way and taxi fare
| Destination | Distance | Cheapest way | Taxi | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split Old Town | 25 km | Promet Split — bus 37 · €3 | €20–35 | 35 min |
| Split Ferry Port | 25 km | Promet Split — bus 37 · €3 | €20–35 | 35 min |
| Hvar | 90 km | Jadrolinija / Krilo (Kapetan Luka) catamaran · €10 | €20–35 | 2h |
| Trogir | 6 km | Promet Split – line 37 (Split–Airport–Trogir) · €1.8 | €12–20 | 12 min |
| Bol (Brač) | 70 km | Jadrolinija car ferry (Split–Supetar) + bus · €7 | €20–35 | 2h |
| Makarska | 65 km | Platanus shuttle + coastal bus · €15 | €80–110 | 1h 40m |
| Murter | 95 km | Promet Split line 37 + coastal coach via Vodice · €10 | €130–175 | 1h 20m |
| Šibenik | 58 km | Intercity bus (via Split) — Arriva / FlixBus · €10 | €60–80 | 55 min |
| Omiš | 30 km | Bus 37 / shuttle to Split + coastal bus · €6 | €50–70 | 50 min |
| Rogoznica (Marina Frapa) | 32 km | Promet Split line 37 to Trogir + coastal coach · €6 | €55–85 | 35 min |
Buying tickets in Split
Croatia uses the euro. City bus line 37 (Trogir-Split) stops on the main road near the airport and reaches central Split in about 55-60 minutes for roughly €3, paid in cash to the driver, with limited luggage space. Faster is the official Platanus airport shuttle to the city bus/ferry terminal, bookable at the counter or online (Pleso Transport stopped serving Split in early 2026). Have euros ready for the local bus, as the driver sells tickets onboard for cash only.
Taxi scams & safety in Split
Use the official taxi rank; metered fares to the centre usually run about €25-35, but confirm the meter is running or agree the price before departing to avoid an inflated flat quote. Decline drivers soliciting inside the terminal. Croatia allows ride-hailing, so Uber and Bolt operate at Split Airport, with pickup in the parking area in front of the terminal and typical fares around €25-40, often giving a clearer upfront price than a rank taxi. Watch for added luggage fees.
Step-free access in Split
An honest note on this one: Split does not publish the level of detail that larger airports do, so treat what follows as guidance rather than a guarantee.
- The number 37 local bus (Trogir–Split, passing the airport) is the most frequent public service, roughly every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays. Step-free boarding depends on which vehicle turns up, and that is not published in advance.
- Split's main bus station sits next to the ferry port and the train station, and the ground around it and into the old town is largely flat — so once you are in the city, moving between the port, the Riva and the centre is manageable.
- Carrying a wheelchair in the luggage compartment is not charged.
If you need certain step-free transport from the airport, a pre-booked accessible transfer is the only way to be sure. Confirm the vehicle with the operator when you book rather than on the day.
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