There are 7 ways to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SPU - IST
2h 56m₺7,071–16,185Bus #3
cheapest- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus
32h 10m₺4,607–5,363Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus
23h 14m₺5,311–8,211Drive 1,353.2 km
- Drive from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbulcar 1,353.2 km
16h 25m₺10,789–15,584Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SPU - SAW
6h 23m₺8,313–17,167Bus via Esenler Otogar
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
24h 16m₺6,441–8,041Bus #2
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1920
29h 5m₺8,714–11,570
Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.600 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 32h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Split Airport and arriving at Istanbul via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.
The distance between Split Airport (SPU) and Istanbul is 1094 km. The road distance is 1353.2 km.
The best way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 23h 14m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 23h 14m.
Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Split Airport (SPU). It is currently 10:26 AM in Split Airport (SPU) and 11:26 AM in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Split Airport (SPU), Croatia and Istanbul, Turkey?
Croatia Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Airport to Istanbul via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 23h 14m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–22,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–25,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–20,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–23,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–25,000
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- [email protected]
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,800
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,800
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
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