November 3, 2018 – Split Airport is one of the busiest in the region, and after the airport welcomed 3 million passengers in October 2018, it’s showing no signs of slowing down. With a new terminal in the works and new records achieved each month, why not learn the ins and outs of Dalmatia’s famous airport?
Welcome to our essential Split Airport guide for 2018.
Departures at Split Airport
Leaving from Split Airport? You can find all the information about departures from Split in real-time here.
The entire departures timetable can be found here.
Arrivals at Split Airport
Picking up a family member or friend at Split Airport? You can track the flight in real-time here.
The entire arrivals timetable can be found here.
You can also check out the 2018/19 Winter Timetable for Split Airport. Stay tuned for the 2019 Summer Timetable.
*The stated times are local take-off/landing times, from/to Split Airport. Split Airport regularly updates timetable data, but cannot guarantee that the given information is complete or accurate.
Split Airport Check-in
Flight Check-in
The check-in counter at Split Airport is open 120 minutes prior to an international flight, and 90 minutes prior to domestic flight departures.
It is important to keep in mind the category of the passenger when checking, for example, if you are a disabled person, in need of assistance, or traveling with a pet.
Passengers should also check any restrictions concerning the quantity and weight of personal luggage and luggage they plan to check in with their carrier.
Self Check-in
The carriers that allow passengers to self-check-in can be found at the Self Check-in Counters. You will need to identify your name and surname, electronic card number, passport, credit card or Frequent Flier Card. Passengers then check their luggage at the Baggage Drop-off Counter.
Split Airport Online Check-in
To check-in online, you’ll need your name and surname, electronic card number, Frequent Flier Card, or reservation code.
Airlines that allow check-in 35 hours before and no later than 40 minutes before the flight are:
- Brussels Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- LOT Polish Airlines
Airlines that allow check-in 23 hours before and no later than 40 minutes before the flight are:
- Aegean Airlines
- Edelweiss Air
- TUI Fly Nordic
- Austrian Airlines
- Iberia
- Braathens Reg. Aviation
- Lufthansa
Airlines that allow check-in 12 hours before and no later than 40 minutes before the flight are:
- Air Serbia
- Condor
- Jet Time
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Travel Service
- Alitalia
- Finnair
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Sun Express Deutschland
- ASL Airlines
- Intersky
- S7 Airlines
- Thomas Cook
Passengers can register for their flights here.
It is important to note that:
- Passengers that are checking baggage can do so at the Drop-off Counter
- There may be limitations using online check-in on connecting flights with other airlines
- There may be limitations using online check-in on flights where Split Airport is the middle destination, i.e. Rome-Split-Zagreb
- Online check-in is not available for unaccompanied children or people with special needs
You can also check-in online for the following airlines:
• easyJet
• Germania
• Jet2.com
• Novair
• Volotea
• Vueling
What carriers fly to/from Split Airport?
You can find the full list of carriers at Split Airport here.
What travel documents do you need at Split Airport?
The passenger must provide valid documents for travel, i.e, passport, Visa, permits. If you have any questions about traveling to Croatia, visit the Republic of Croatia Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.
What are customs like at Split Airport?
All necessary information about customs regulations can be found here.
Baggage and Dangerous items at Split Airport
Forbidden Dangerous Goods
• Explosives (e.g. ammunition, pyrotechnic substances, etc.)
• Gases (e.g. camping gas cylinders, blue flame lighters, liquid oxygen devices, etc.)
• Flammable Liquids (e.g. paints, acetone, fuel contained in equipment, lighter fuel, diluents, etc.)
• Flammable Solids, Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion or Substances which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases (e.g. strike anywhere matches, solid fuels, etc.)
• Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides (e.g. oxidizers, organic peroxides, etc.)
• Toxic and Infectious Substances (e.g. insecticides, pesticides, viruses, bacteria, diagnostic samples, medical and biological waste, etc.)
• Radioactive Materials
• Corrosives (e.g. mercury, acid batteries, etc.)
• Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods: Disabling Substances (e.g. intoxicating and self-defence sprays, etc.), Electro Shockers (e.g. Taser, etc.), Security Equipment (e.g. safety briefcases, metal cash boxes, money bags, etc.), Magnetized Materials, etc.
Lithium Batteries
ICAO/IATA Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew define limitations which are applied in air transport:
• Faulty and damaged batteries are forbidden for any air transport;
• Passenger must carry spare batteries in his hand baggage, and they must be individually protected to prevent short circuits;
• Objects used as primary energy sources, e.g. “Power Banks”, are considered spare batteries;
• Portable electronic devices with lithium batteries installed must be protected from damage and accidental activation;
• Lithium batteries limitations for portable devices and medical portable devices allowed to be carried on board of aircraft by passengers are expressed in watt-hours (Wh) for lithium-ion batteries, or in lithium content in grams (g) for lithium metal batteries.
Lithium-Ion Batteries:
- Watt-hour rating up to, but not more than 100 Wh do not require airline’s approval;
- Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh do require airline’s approval;
- Watt-hour rating exceeding 160 Wh is forbidden for passenger air transport.
Lithium Metal Batteries:
- Maximally 2 g of equivalent lithium content do not require airline’s approval;
- Over 2 g, but not more than 8 g of equivalent lithium content do require airline’s approval;
- Over 8 g of equivalent lithium content is forbidden for passenger air transport.
Hand Baggage – Forbidden Items List
Forbidden items on board are:
• Firearms and other objects which may fire off missiles and cause serious injuries.
• Sharp / pointed objects with a cutter or sharpened point which can cause serious injuries.
• Tools which may be used for seriously injuring someone or for aircraft safety threats.
• Blunt objects which can cause serious injuries when hit with them.
• Explosives, flammable items and devices which can cause serious injuries or aircraft safety threats.
*The airline determines the weight and volume of hand baggage.
Liquids
Only liquids in individual packages of up to 100 ml or 100 g volume, put in transparent, resealable plastic bags, may be carried inside hand baggage. Maximal bag volume is 1 liter. The bag must be completely closed.
Passengers are still allowed to:
• Carry the above-mentioned liquids if they are packed in hold baggage and if they are not dangerous goods. New regulations apply to hand baggage, only;
• Carry hand baggage with liquids used during flight for medical purposes, or for special nutritional needs, including baby food. At the request of the person in charge, the passenger shall prove the need to use them.
• If a passenger flies from any EU airport to Republic of Croatia destinations, on a direct flight or with transit at another EU airport, they can carry liquids on board (drinks, perfumes …) bought in shops which are behind the Boarding Pass Control and/or Security Check. Liquids purchased in that manner must be put in a transparent plastic bag (STEB). In the year 2008, EK 820/2008 Regulation came into force, according to which air traffic passengers, flying from Croatia and with transit at some EU and Switzerland airport, are again allowed to carry liquids into aircraft, provided that they are bought in airport Duty-Free Shops, after Security Check and Boarding Pass Control. This Regulation refers to Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Rijeka, Pula and Zagreb airports. Stated permission is valid for goods purchased within 36 hours of transfer and packed in a transparent plastic bag (STEB). The bag must be sealed.
Passenger and Hand Baggage Security Check
The passenger is required to:
• Report all liquids;
• Separately present laptops and other electronic devices (mp3 players, mobile phones etc.);
• Take off coats and/or jackets that will be checked as a separate piece of hand baggage.
If you have any additional questions please contact your airline or travel agency.
Excess or Special Baggage
Please submit a request for excess or special baggage through your airline reservation system. The request will be confirmed according to airline limitations and availability and charged in accordance with airline charges rules.
Passengers traveling with special needs at Split Airport
If you are disabled:
Disabled persons will find a marked location in the passenger terminal of Split Airport, which has a telephone for the passenger to report any help they need.
You can find the location on the interactive Split Airport map here.
If you are an unaccompanied minor:
Unaccompanied minors will be chaperoned to the aircraft entrance. A parent or guardian must be present at the airport until take-off.
Traveling with pets at Split Airport
Passengers can fly with pets if they are given permission from the country they are traveling to. Pets can travel either inside the passenger cabin or inside the cargo area in a cage and under defined conditions, according to their weight.
Passengers can find more information about traveling with their pets, including what documents are needed, from their airline.
Lost and Found at Split Airport
Lost and damaged baggage is reported to the Lost and Found counter. You can find the Lost and Found counter on the interactive map of Split Airport here.
Telephone: +385 21 203 218 or +385 21 203 423 or [email protected]
Working hours from 06:00 to 22:00
Shops and Duty-Free at Split Airport
Croatia became the 28th member of the European Union in 2013.
Travelers within the EU are able to take the advantage of carrying up to 800 cigarettes (4 boxes), 200 cigars, 1 kg tobacco, 10 l of high-proof spirits, 60l of wine, and more.
For passengers traveling to non-EU destinations, the conditions concerning airport shopping remain unchanged after Croatia joined the EU.
Split Airport’s Duty-Free area has many international brands at very attractive prices, and you can also find authentic products such as Croatian wines, delicacies, olive oil, ‘Croata’ silk ties, Dalmatian souvenirs, and more.
Prices are shown in €, but passengers can pay in all currencies and with all credit cards.
Mini Market
On the ground floor of Split Airport, passengers can find a Mini Market with a variety of Croatian souvenirs, gifts and other products, and a newspaper and tobacco shop. The working hours of the shops are in line with airport working hours.
What are your food options at Split Airport?
Passengers at Split Airport can enjoy Restaurant Ikar, which is located on the first floor. Passengers can enjoy a variety of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, and hot and cold meals.
The Lounge at Split Airport
Passengers can find a Business Lounge at Split Airport inside international departures. The lounge is equipped with modern technological equipment for business class passengers so they can relax in an exclusive area prior to boarding
The lounge has 24 seats and opens two hours before the flight of airlines that have this service contracted.
Guests are offered the following conveniences:
• Hot and cold beverages and alcoholic drinks, on a self-service basis;
• Domestic and international newspapers;
• Power supply (cell phone and laptop);
• Computers for inside lounge use (with access to the Internet);
• Satellite TV;
• Information monitors;
• Free WiFi.
Access is granted only to business class passengers on flights of the following air carriers:
- Aegean Airlines
- Aeroflot
- Air Baltic
- Air Serbia
- Austrian Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- Finnair
- Iberia Lineas Aereas
- KLM Cityhopper
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Siberia Airlines
Exclusively, lounge use rights may also be granted to economy class passengers holding special status cards of the above-listed carriers.
Bank and ATMs at Split Airport
Passengers can find a Splitska Banka on the terminal ground floor. Splitska Banka offers all banking and currency exchange services, with daily working hours from 06.00h – 13.00, and from 14.00 – 21.00. Passengers will also find a variety of ATMs on the ground floor.
Parking at Split Airport
*IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Parking at Split Airport is currently free and is located across the road from the terminal. Cars can drop off for 5 minutes only at the terminal. This is ongoing as construction continues on the new terminal.
Visitors can park at Split Airport for the following prices:
First 15 minutes free
Up to 1 hour = 20 kuna
Every next hour = 20 kuna
Information on where to park can be found below:
Fees can be paid:
• At the parking payment reception in the passenger terminal ground floor. Fees can be paid in kuna – by cash or with cards (American Express, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, or Diners)
• At the automatic cash desk in the parking lot. Fees can be paid in kuna – cash, in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 HRK, or with cards (American Express, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, or Diners)
• Through SMS message following the instructions on the parking ticket
More information about parking at Split Airport can be found here.
Getting to/from Split Airport
Not sure how to get to Split Airport? Or how to get into the City of Split after you land? Check out our 2018 guide here.
Getting to Trogir to/from Split Airport
Did you know that the UNESCO town of Trogir is located just 5 kilometers from Split Airport? Yes, that’s under 10 minutes away by car! If you aren’t beginning your Croatian holiday in the city of Split, and instead have opted for Trogir, here’s everything you need to know about getting there.
- Trogir is located less than 10 minutes and 5.2 kilometers away from Split Airport
- Travelers can take the local 37 bus to Trogir from Split Airport. The bus will pick up on the main road outside of the airport terminal. You can find the bus schedule here.
- A taxi from Split Airport to Trogir will cost around 100 kuna.
What hotels can you find near Split Airport?
While there are no hotels at Split Airport, the neighboring areas of Kaštela and Trogir boast many options, from boutique hotels to rooms, apartments, and holiday homes in private accommodations.
We’d recommend checking out booking.com and airbnb.com for the best options!
New terminal at Split Airport
Because Split Airport will handle over 3 million passengers in 2018, a new terminal is necessary. Split Airport is currently undergoing a massive makeover, and the brand new terminal is set to open for the 2019 summer season.
The project will take over an area of almost 80.000 square meters, with the terminal itself taking up 35.000 square meters. Upon completion in 2019, the entire terminal complex will spread over 48.000 square meters, which is comparable to Zagreb and Dubrovnik.
The new terminal will have 30 check-in counters, six gates, and an automated baggage sorting facility with five carousels. There will also be a lounge for business class passengers, an observation deck, and restaurants in the gallery. The new car park and bus terminal at Split Airport will be able to accommodate 900 vehicles, and there will be a pedestrian bridge to the terminal.
The existing terminal will get a bit of a makeover, too, once the new terminal opens, and will be used primarily by Non-Schengen zone passengers. Split will even expand its runway in 2019 to further reduce congestion.
By January 2019, Split Airport should move to their new offices in the new terminal building.
The entire investment is estimated to be worth almost 60 million euro.
Progress Report
As of October 30, 2018, the 30 check-in counters have already been constructed, as well as the automatic baggage sorting system. The system will have the capacity to handle 2,100 pieces of luggage an hour, with the ability to increase to 3,000 pieces of luggage per hour if needed.
Additionally, the system has two automated EDS scanners to control and detect explosive devices in cabin luggage, which speeds up the sorting process.
The five baggage carousels have already been built in the new terminal, and the complete system is already in the trial phase.
Map of Split Airport
You can find an interactive map of Split Airport here.
General Information about Split Airport
Name
Zračna luka Split d.o.o., Split Airport Ltd.
Address
Cesta dr. Franje Tuđmana 1270,
21217 Kaštel Štafilić, Croatia
Telephone
+ 385 (0)21 203 555
Fax
+ 385 (0)21 203 422
Opening Hours
06.00 – 22.00 local time
Split Airport will be open out of stated working hours only with the previous consent of Split Airport. Consent can be obtained upon request submitted with flight announcement, by SITA, to SPUAPXH, until 21.00 of that day.
Split Airport Contact Information
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