Split Airport (SPU) → Split city centre transfer
The private transfer from Split Airport to Split city centre covers about 25 km and usually takes 34–43 minutes, with typical prices around €35–50 for a car and €50–70 for a minivan. The exact price is shown before you book.
- From
- Split Airport (SPU)
- To
- Split city centre
- Distance
- 25 km
- Typical drive
- 34–43 min
It is the shortest route from SPU apart from Trogir, but the last part runs through the busiest traffic on this coast, and the old town itself is closed to cars.
How long is the drive from Split Airport to the city?
From the airport the car heads east along Kaštela Bay, passing the seven small settlements of Kaštela and then Solin, the site of ancient Salona, before entering Split. Outside rush hour the drive is a little over half an hour.
The slow part is the entry into the city between Solin and the eastern districts. On summer afternoons, when arrivals, ferry passengers and commuters meet, plan for the upper end of the 34–43 minute range.
Diocletian's Palace and the pedestrian old town
The historic centre of Split grew inside the walls of Diocletian's Palace, and its lanes are pedestrian. Cars cannot drive to apartments inside the walls or in the narrow streets of the old town next to them.
Your driver stops at the nearest point a car can legally reach, usually on the edge of the old town or near the harbour, and you walk the last few minutes. If your apartment is inside the walls, ask your host which drop-off point they recommend and share it when booking. The lanes are paved stone with some steps, so wheeled cases work but need some effort.
Typical drop-off points in Split
- Hotels outside the old town
- Hotels and apartments in districts such as Bačvice, Firule or Znjan can usually be reached to the door.
- Old town apartments
- Drop-off at the closest accessible street, then a short walk through the gates of the palace.
- Ferry and catamaran port
- The port for Brač, Hvar, Šolta and Vis is on the east side of the harbour, a short walk from the palace. A direct transfer here is common for island travellers.
Going back to the airport from Split
For the return, leave your accommodation about two and a half hours before departure, or three hours on summer Saturdays and in the late afternoon. The road west out of the city towards Kaštela fills up at the same times as the inbound traffic. If you stay in the old town, the pickup will be at the same accessible point used for drop-off.
Frequently asked questions
Can the car drive to my apartment in Diocletian's Palace?
No. The palace and old town are pedestrian, so the driver stops at the nearest accessible point. From there it is usually a few minutes on foot.
Can I go straight from the airport to the ferry port?
Yes. The ferry and catamaran port is in Split harbour and is a frequent drop-off. Leave enough time in summer, when the city approach is slow.
How much does a transfer from SPU to Split cost?
Typical prices are around €35–50 for a car with up to three passengers and €50–70 for a minivan. The exact price is shown before booking and stays the same if traffic is heavy.
Is it worth booking a transfer for such a short distance?
Many travellers do, because the driver waits for delayed flights and knows the closest drop-off for old town addresses.
Is Trogir on the way to Split?
No. Trogir lies west of the airport, while Split is to the east. A stop in Trogir would mean a detour in the opposite direction.