Local information

Split is served by the Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), also known as the Resnik Airport. SPU is located about 24 km (15 miles) west of Split city center, near the town of Kaštela. It’s a key gateway to Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, especially during the summer months.

Another possibly low-cost option would be to fly into Zadar Zemun Airport which is a Ryanair hub. However, note you would need to take a ~2.5hr bus to Split or find an alternative transportation.

🚌 Reaching the city centre from the airport (link):

1. Airport Shuttle Bus by Pleso Prijevoz

Destination: Main Bus Station (next to Split Ferry Port & Train Station)

Duration: ~30-40 minutes

Cost: ~€8

Departure: 30 minutes after each flight arrival

Tickets: Onboard or online

2. Local Bus

To city centre: Bus No. 37: Trogir – Split via Kaštela

To the student dorm & FESB: Bus No. 2: Zračna luka - Split-Poljička 

Stop: Main road near airport (5-minute walk from terminal)

Duration: ~50-60 minutes

Cost: ~€3

Tickets: Onboard

Note: Less luggage space; departs every 20–30 minutes

3. Taxi / Ride-Share

Ride-Share: Uber and Bolt available via app

Taxi Rank: In front of the terminal

Cost: ~€25–€50 depending on traffic

Duration: ~30 minutes

Note: Confirm fare before departure

4. Private Transfers

Pre-booked: Reliable option for groups or late arrivals

Price: From €40+ (depending on number of passengers)

5. Car Rental

Available at the terminal with major providers

Ideal for exploring the Dalmatian coast

Useful Tips:

Main transport hubs in Split (bus, ferry, and train) are all located next to each other.

During peak season (July–August), allow extra time for traffic.

Currency: Euro (EUR)

For more info, check https://www.splitairport.info/

FESB is well connected with the rest of the city with the following bus lines: 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 18, 25, 31, 33, 36
To check the timetables for each of the lines, use the Promet Split website or Google Maps.

For ecology conscious, Split is interspersed with NextBike stations, three of which are in the vicinity of FESB.

Split is a major gateway to many Dalmatian islands in Croatia, with numerous ferry and catamaran connections. For more information about this check the Jadrolinija website.