Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Split and Zadar follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SPU to ZAD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Split Airport to Zadar Airport. These are the top stopovers between SPU and ZAD:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Vienna International Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Split Airport to Zadar Airport flight is P5,067. A return ticket is currently P13,114. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SPU to ZAD if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Split Airport to Zadar Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SPU to ZAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Split Airport to Zadar Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
77.36% of flights taking off from Split Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Split Airport from central Split, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SPU? If you've booked an early flight from Split Airport to Zadar Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
If you're coming in on a late Split Airport to Zadar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZAD:
Travel at your own pace with a Zadar Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Surprice or Carwiz and discover more of Zadar and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zadar Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zadar. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Split Airport to Zadar Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Zadar based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Zadar is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Split Airport to Zadar Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SPU to ZAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
Split is another essential stop in Croatia and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. No journey is complete without experiencing Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.