Your options
| Option | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Airport shuttle (Platanus) | About 30 minutes. €10 (about $11) one way, €15 (about $17) return. Leaves about 30 minutes after each flight lands. Last stop is Split bus station, beside the ferry port. |
| Local bus 37 | A city bus that costs less than the shuttle but is slower. Check current timetables and fares on the Split public transport website. |
| Taxi | Fastest door-to-door. Ask the fare before you get in. |
| Pre-booked transfer | A driver meets you at arrivals. Good after a long flight or with heavy bags. |
Shuttle details are from Platanus, whose page was updated on 2 November 2026. Checked 11 November 2026. Prices and times change, so also check the airport’s to and from the airport page. Bus 37 and taxi information is from Total Croatia News’ airport guide, last updated in 2023.
How the shuttle works
- Buy your ticket online at ticket.platanus.hr, or at the booth in front of the bus by cash or card. You can’t buy from the driver.
- Show the QR code on your phone when you board. You don’t need to print it.
- The bus leaves from Parking Zone P1, outside the arrivals hall.
- One suitcase is included. Children under 6 travel free.
- Your ticket is valid for any departure on the day of travel.
Count on about an hour from landing to the bus station, then add time to reach your boat.
Taxi pick-up point
Taxis wait at a marked pick-up point near the terminal. Open the taxi pick-up point in Google Maps.
Ask the fare before you get in, and ask whether it is a fixed price or a meter.
Time your ferry ticket
- Split to Hvar catamaran: your ticket is tied to the departure you choose. Leave a long buffer after landing, because a missed sailing means a new ticket.
- Split to Stari Grad car ferry: your ticket is a reservation. Be at the pier 45 minutes early, or 60 in season.
- Split to Supetar (Brač): your ticket is valid for any departure on the date printed on it, so it is the easiest after a flight.
If your flight is late or you land tired, sleeping in Split and taking a morning boat is often easier than racing a sailing.
Flying from the US? Read flying from the US to Split.
Your boat from Split
- Split to HvarCatamaran or car ferry
- Split to BračCar ferry to Supetar, all year
- How to book Croatian ferriesWhich ticket works how
Common questions
Is the airport in Split?
No. It is outside the city, so you need transport to reach the ferry port.
Can I buy my ferry ticket before I fly?
Yes, online. On lines where the ticket is tied to a sailing, add a generous buffer after landing.
Dollar amounts are approximate. Converted at €1 = $1.1127 (European Central Bank reference rate, 11 November 2026). Your card’s rate and fees will differ.