Split Airport (SPU) is just 22 km north-west of the city, and getting from arrivals to your apartment is genuinely simple — once you know which option fits your travel style and time of day. Here is how we help our guests at Sika Apartments arrive smoothly, whether you land at noon in August or after midnight in November.
Quick comparison: airport to Old Town Split
- Airport shuttle bus (Pleso) — about 30 minutes, drops you at Split bus station next to the harbour. Cheapest comfortable option; runs aligned with most flights.
- Public bus 37 (Promet Split) — about 50 minutes with several stops; the most affordable option but slower and luggage space is tight in summer.
- Taxi or pre-booked transfer — 25–30 minutes door-to-door, a fixed price you confirm in advance. Best after late-night flights or when travelling with kids.
- Rental car — about 25 minutes via the D8 coastal road or A1 motorway. Useful if you plan day trips to Krka, Trogir or the islands by ferry.
- Uber / Bolt — works at Split Airport; usually 5–10 € cheaper than a taxi but availability dips on busy summer evenings.
Our recommendation by guest type
Couples on a short break — pre-book a transfer or take a taxi. You will be unpacking and on the Riva for sunset within 40 minutes of landing.
Families with kids and luggage — same: pre-booked transfer with a child seat. Ask us when you confirm your booking and we will introduce you to drivers we trust.
Solo travellers and couples on a longer trip — the Pleso airport shuttle is excellent value and stops right next to the bus station, a 10–12 minute walk to Apartment Sika Split, Dujka’s Balatura or Apartment Baštun on Ćiril-Metodova 36.
Guests heading to Solin — if you are staying at Apartment Sika Solin, a taxi is the easiest call (about 20 minutes from the airport, very cheap by Western European standards). Free private parking is included with the apartment, so a rental car also works perfectly.
Tips that save real time
- Tell us your flight number when you book. We watch for delays and stay flexible with check-in.
- Use the toilets at the airport. The bus station ones are workable but not great in summer queues.
- Have a small amount of euros on hand. Croatia uses the euro since 2023; cards work nearly everywhere, but kiosks and small konobas occasionally still prefer cash.
- Ride share apps need a Croatian SIM or roaming data. Many guests buy a 10–15 € travel SIM at the airport newsagent.
From the bus station to our front door
If you take any bus into Split, you will arrive at the main station next to the ferry port. From there, our Split apartments are an easy 10–12 minute flat walk through the heart of the old town. Diocletian’s Palace is on your way — most guests are already taking photos before they reach the front door.
We have put together a short visual guide with photos for the final stretch — the lock on the front door takes a moment to get used to. See our step-by-step arrival guide here.
Late arrivals and very early departures
If your flight lands after 23:00 or you are leaving before 5:00, the airport shuttle does not always run, and a taxi is the safer choice. Tell us in advance and we will arrange a driver who waits in arrivals with a name sign — no fuss, fixed price.
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