There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU) by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU)plane IST - SPU
4h 57m€122–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 1905
26h 55m€78–121Drive 1,353.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU)car 1,353.8 km
16h 23m€197–284Bus #2
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus N1920
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 1905
26h 55m€135–206Bus via Prizren
- Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Stationbus
30h 22m€82–96Bus via Skopje
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
33h 23m€92–116
Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU) is to bus via Prizren which costs €80 - €100 and takes 30h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU) is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €120 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Split Airport (SPU). However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Split Airport via Belgrade bus station and Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.
The distance between Istanbul and Split Airport (SPU) is 1094 km. The road distance is 1353.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU) without a car is to bus which takes 26h 55m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU), including transfers.
Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU) bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU) is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 26h 55m.
Istanbul to Split Airport (SPU) bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Belgrade bus station.
Split Airport (SPU) is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:51 PM in Istanbul and 3:51 PM in Split Airport (SPU).
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Split Airport (SPU), Croatia?
Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Split Airport via Belgrade bus station and Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 26h 55m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–390
Flights from Istanbul to Split Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–250
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–390
Flights from Istanbul to Split Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–250
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Belgrade bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Belgrade bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +383 44 190 915
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +383 44 119 284
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- [email protected]
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40
- Schedules at
- Luks Tempo Turizm
- Phone
- +389 44 371 066
- [email protected]
- Website
- hafettours.mk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Schedules at
- hafettours.mk
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