There are 9 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₺7,000–16,000Bus via Ploče
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plocebus 974 / ...
- Take the bus from Ploče to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotelbus
25h 11m₺3,707–8,088Drive 1,319 km
- Drive from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 1,319 km
16h₺10,455–15,101Shuttle 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, bus to Sarajevo, fly
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Baška Voda, Cesta 8 / Put Kapelicebus
- Take the bus from Baška Voda, Cesta 8 / Put Kapelice to Stupbus
- Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane SJJ - IST
9h 25m₺6,521–21,260Shuttle, bus to Tivat Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
- Take the bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Tivat Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIV - IST
10h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotelbus
27h 32m₺7,204–7,494Bus via Skopje
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
33h 18m₺5,264–6,477Bus #2
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
33h 46m₺5,766–6,476
Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus which costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 33h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Montenegro Hotel via Ploče and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.
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 via Ploče which takes 25h 11m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 7.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Ploče, which costs 3.700 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 25h 11m.
Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ploce station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 2:45 AM in Split and 3:45 AM in Istanbul Airport (IST).
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Istanbul Airport (IST), 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, Autobusni Kolodvor to Istanbul Airport via Ploce, Ploče, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Montenegro Hotel, Alibeyköy, and Kağıthane in around 25h 11m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–17,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–15,000
Flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–11,000
Flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–11,000
Flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–14,000
Flights from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–26,000
Flights from Tivat Airport to Istanbul via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–28,000
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Ploce
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺500–900
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1319 km. It takes approximately 16h to drive from Split to Istanbul Airport (IST).
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