There are 10 ways to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) 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 from Split Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SPU - IST
4h 25m₺6,500–17,000Bus #3
cheapest- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-Abus
- Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
32h 33m₺3,782–6,153Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
23h 30m₺4,934–7,915Drive 1,319 km
- Drive from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 1,319 km
16h₺10,582–15,285Bus to Tivat Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus
- Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIV - IST
8h 35m₺6,816–19,926Shuttle to Dubrovnik Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
- Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Istanbul (IST)plane DBV - IST
8h 39mBus, shuttle to Podgorica Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica Airport
- Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul (IST)plane TGD - IST
9h 26m₺12,296–28,926Bus, bus to Sarajevo, fly
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Makarska, Autobusni kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor to Stupbus
- Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane SJJ - IST
9h 30m₺6,513–20,118Bus via Novi Pazar
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Budva, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica , Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Istanbul Esenlerbus
23h 33mBus #2
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
29h 41m₺4,698–10,238
Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus which costs 3.700 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 32h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, Skopje, Transporten Centar and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
The distance between Split and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1075 km. The road distance is 1319 km.
The best way to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 23h 30m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.900 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 23h 30m.
Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 4:03 PM in Split and 5:03 PM in Istanbul Airport (IST).
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
Croatia Airlines flies from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Istanbul Airport Bus via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, Skopje, Transporten Centar, and Istanbul Otogari in around 23h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–21,000
Flights from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–26,000
Flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–12,000
Flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–12,000
Flights from Podgorica Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–20,000
Flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–13,000
- 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
- ₺1,200–2,700
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
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