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💡 The Short Version: Split Airport is in Kaštela, 20 km from Split (Split Airport). The Platanus shuttle leaves from Parking Zone P1 outside arrivals about 30 minutes after each arriving flight, runs non-stop to Split main bus station in about 30 minutes and costs €10 one way or €15 return (Platanus). The Old Town is a 5-minute walk from the station. Promet Split city buses also serve the airport at €2.00 on the app and €4.00 from the driver (Promet Split). Or book a tour: Transfer from Split Airport to Splitad (from €59 per group of up to 4, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews) puts a driver at arrivals, which saves the walk to the bus station with luggage and costs less per person than the shuttle for a group of four.
⚠️ Buy a Platanus ticket online or at the booth beside the bus. The driver does not sell tickets. The booth takes cash and card.
The options
| Option | Time to Split | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platanus shuttle | About 30 minutes | €10 one way, €15 return | Non-stop to the main bus station, one suitcase included |
| Promet Split city bus | See the Promet Split timetable | €2.00 on the app, €4.00 from the driver | Lines 2, 37 and 38 list the airport as a stop; line 37 continues to Trogir |
| Taxi | About 20 km by road | Ask for the fare before you set off | Rank near the main terminal |
| Private transfer | 30 minutes | From €59 per group of up to 4 | Booked in advance; see the tours below |
Fares: Platanus and Promet Split. Bus lines: Promet Split line list.
Transfers and tours
A pre-booked private transfer beats the shuttle for a group of three or four, a late arrival or a hotel outside the centre: four people on the shuttle pay €40 one way against €59 for the car. For one or two people the shuttle’s €10 a head is cheaper.
Private transfer, up to 4
From €59 per group of up to 4 · 4.9 stars from 64 reviews · 30 minutes · wheelchair accessible · free cancellation
Transfer from Split Airport to Splitad is a private car from the airport to Split for up to four people.
Private transfer, up to 8
From €69 per group of up to 8 · 5 stars from 111 reviews · 30 minutes · wheelchair accessible · free cancellation
Transfer from Split Airport to Splitad is the larger-vehicle version for up to eight people, in the same direction.
Back to the airport
From €59 per group of up to 4 · 5 stars from 9 reviews · 30 minutes · wheelchair accessible · free cancellation
Transfer from Split to Split Airportad is the return-leg car for up to four people. A version for up to eight is from €69ad (5 stars from 33 reviews).
Shuttle or booked transfer: the prices side by side
GetYourGuide prices are the lowest option in each listing; the transfers are priced per group.
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Platanus shuttle, one way | €10 per person | A non-stop bus to the main bus station |
| Platanus shuttle, return | €15 per person | The same, both ways |
| Private transfer on GetYourGuide | From €59 per group of up to 4 | A car from arrivals to Split |
| Promet Split city bus | €2.00 per person on the app | A stopping bus, ticket from the app or a ticket office |
Split Airport. Photo: Ballota, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Platanus shuttle
Platanus describes itself as the licensed operator for Split Airport, and the airport’s own page says a shuttle bus runs between the airport and Split throughout the day. Buses wait in Parking Zone P1, directly in front of the arrivals exit, marked with the Platanus logo, and leave about 30 minutes after each arriving flight, from the first to the last flight of the day (Platanus). There are no stops: the bus runs straight to the main bus station, which sits beside the train station and the ferry port. That makes it the place to start for the island ferries in Getting around Split. From the station it is a 5-minute walk to the Old Town.
- Tickets: online, or at the booth in front of the bus (cash or card). The driver does not sell tickets, and a ticket is valid on any departure that day, so a delayed flight does not cost you the fare.
- Fares: €10 one way and €15 return. Children under 6 travel free.
- Luggage: one suitcase is included and stored in the hold by staff.
- On boarding: show the QR code on your phone; no printed ticket is needed.
- Peak season: Platanus says buses leave about every 30 minutes, and recommends booking ahead in summer.
Going back to the airport, the shuttle leaves from platform 1, next to the entrance of the main bus station, runs non-stop to the main airport entrance in about 30 minutes, and departs in line with the flight schedule. Platanus recommends arriving at the airport at least 2 hours before domestic and European flights and 3 hours before international flights (Platanus).
Split railway station, next to the bus station and ferry port. Photo: Matti Blume, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
City buses
The airport says public bus lines to Split and to Trogir stop at the airport, and that tickets are sold in the Promet Split app or by the driver (Split Airport). Promet Split’s line list shows line 37 running Split, the airport and Trogir, and lines 2 and 38 also ending at the airport. Prices from 1 June 2026:
| Journey | App, ticket office or machine | From the driver | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split to Kaštela (the airport’s municipality) | €2.00 | €4.00 | 90 minutes |
| Split to Trogir | €2.50 | €5.00 | 105 minutes |
| Kaštela to Trogir (airport to Trogir) | €1.75 | €3.50 |
Source: Promet Split price list. The timetable and a live map of the buses are on the same site. A city bus costs less than the shuttle but takes the stopping road; for Trogir it beats going via Split, with its own page in Trogir day trip from Split.
A Promet Split city bus. Photo: Jan.pecka01, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxis, car rental and money
Taxis wait near the main terminal building during the airport’s operating hours (Split Airport). The airport warns that summer road traffic towards Split can be heavy, and advises starting the journey to the airport an hour and a half before you need to arrive.
Car rental desks at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt and Thrifty (Split Airport). The Old Town is pedestrian, so a rental suits a stay outside the walls or a day trip rather than a palace hotel.
An exchange office and ATMs are on the ground floor of the North (main) terminal building (Split Airport). Money in Split covers cards and tipping.
What to see next
- Getting around Split: city buses, the ferry port and the pedestrian Old Town.
- Where to stay in Split: hotels by area.
- 3 days in Split: a plan for a short stay.
- Money in Split: the euro, cards and tipping.
- Trogir day trip from Split: the old town 6 km from the airport.
- Split city break guide: the full list of pages.
Common questions
How do I get from Split Airport to the Old Town?
Take the Platanus shuttle from Parking Zone P1 outside arrivals. It runs non-stop to Split main bus station in about 30 minutes, costs €10 one way, and the Old Town is a 5-minute walk from the station. The cheaper alternative is a Promet Split city bus, €2.00 on the app or at a ticket office.
How far is Split Airport from the city?
The airport is in Kaštela, 20 km from Split and 6 km from Trogir, according to the airport.
How much is the Platanus airport shuttle?
€10 one way and €15 return. Children under 6 travel free. One suitcase is included. Buy online or at the booth beside the bus, by cash or card; the driver does not sell tickets.
When does the Platanus shuttle leave the airport?
About 30 minutes after each arriving flight, from the first flight to the last, every day including weekends and holidays, from Parking Zone P1 outside arrivals. A ticket is valid on any departure that day.
Where do I catch the shuttle back to the airport?
At Split main bus station, platform 1, next to the station entrance. It runs non-stop to the main airport entrance in about 30 minutes, with departures timed to the flights.
How much is the city bus from Split Airport?
Promet Split's tariff prices Split to Kaštela, the municipality the airport stands in, at €2.00 bought in the app, at a ticket office or at a machine, and €4.00 from the driver. Split to Trogir is €2.50 and €5.00.
Is there a taxi rank at Split Airport?
Yes. The airport says taxis are available near the main terminal building during its operating hours.
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