Rome2Rio

How to get fromSplit Airport (SPU) to Istanbulby plane, bus, night train, train, or car

Find Transport to Istanbul

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul by plane, bus, night train, train, 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.

  1. Fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SPU - IST
    2h 56m
    ₺7,008–14,575

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plocebus bus 974 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ploče to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    26h 18m
    ₺2,486–3,746

  3. Bus via Skopje

    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    25h 44m
    ₺7,865

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Split to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train
    43h 35m
    ₺18,556–33,086

  5. Drive 1,353.2 km

    1. Drive from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbulcar car 1,353.2 km
    16h 25m
    ₺10,522–15,198

  6. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SPU - SAW
    5h 38m
    ₺8,070–15,421

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus bus
    32h 10m
    ₺4,579–5,334

  8. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Solin - Širine to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus 898
    2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus bus
    33h 39m
    ₺6,719–9,246

Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,825Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,093.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Split Airport (SPU), Croatia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Croatia Airlines, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Airport to Esenler Otogar via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 25h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers