There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Split by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Istanbul to Split Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU)plane IST - SPU
5h 57m€122–282Bus via Ploče
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Pločebus
- Take the bus from Ploce to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 974 / ...
26h 5m€35–131Drive 1,341.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Splitcar 1,341.8 km
16h 11m€190–274Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Split Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Split Airport (SPU)plane SAW - SPU
8h 4m€141–281Fly Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane IST - DBV
- Take a shuttle bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
10h 6mBus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus Citylines 88 / ...
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus N1905 / ...
29h 20m€104–161Bus #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Stationbus
31h 43m€101–111Bus #3
- Take the bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Sjenicabus
- Take the bus from Sjenica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
32h 45m€81–84
Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Split is to bus which costs €80 - €84 and takes 32h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Split is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) station to Split. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Ploce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Split is 1117 km. The road distance is 1341.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Split without a car is to bus via Ploče which takes 26h 5m and costs €30 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Istanbul (State) to Split, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Split bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Split is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Ploče, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 26h 5m.
Istanbul (State) to Split bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Belgrade bus station.
Split is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 10:36 PM in Istanbul (State) and 9:36 PM in Split.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Split, Croatia?
Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Esenler Otogar, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Belgrade bus station, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Ploče, and Ploce in around 26h 5m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–290
Flights from Istanbul to Split Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–270
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Split Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–340
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–380
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Split Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–310
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Split Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–230
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Split Airport via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–390
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Split Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–410
Flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–200
Flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–200
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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