{"id":5744,"date":"2026-07-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/?p=5744"},"modified":"2026-09-21T14:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:45:53","slug":"split-airport-island-transfers-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-airport-island-transfers-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 saarille: kaikki vaihtovaihtoehdot (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.de-byline{color:#555;font-size:.95em;margin-bottom:1.2em}.de-tip{border-left:4px solid #0a9396;background:#eef7f7;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:4px}.de-tip p{margin:0}.de-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0;font-size:.97em}.de-table th,.de-table td{border:1px solid #d9e2e2;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.de-table th{background:#0a9396;color:#fff}.de-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6fafa}.de-sources{margin-top:2em}figure.de-fig{margin:22px 0}figure.de-fig img{max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px}figure.de-fig figcaption{font-size:.85em;color:#666;margin-top:6px}<\/style>\n<p class=\"de-byline\"><em>By the Dalmatia Express crew \u2014 skippers who sail the Split\u2013island routes every day, 24\/7. Updated September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Uusi t\u00e4ll\u00e4 reitill\u00e4? Meid\u00e4n <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-airport-to-hvar-2026\/\">Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Hvariin kulkemisen opas<\/a> explains every option, every operator and every 2026 price in one place.<\/p>\n<p>Getting from Split Airport to the islands always means two trips, not one. The reason is simple: Split Airport (airport code SPU) is not in Split. It is in Resnik, a small place next to Ka\u0161tela, about 25 km from the ferry port in Split. It is only a few minutes from Trogir, a small historic town on the coast. It does not matter which island you want to reach. Split Airport to Hvar, Bra\u010d or Vis all follow the same pattern. First you need to reach a port. Only then can a ferry, a catamaran or a private boat take you to the island. If you miss that first step, or plan it badly, your whole day can go wrong. This guide shows every real option for Split Airport to the islands, what each one costs, and where the timing problems happen.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_7082-e1651263628266.webp\" alt=\"Private water taxi waiting for travellers on a Split Airport to the islands transfer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1938\" height=\"1094\"><figcaption>A private boat turns the airport \u2192 port \u2192 island journey into one simple trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"max-width:640px;margin:1.2em 0\">\n<p><strong>Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Hvarin kaupunkiin: kokonaisaika ovelta ovelle<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Yksityinen taksivene (suoraan) \u2014 55\u201375 min<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#0a2540;height:14px;width:54%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Shuttle bus or taxi + catamaran \u2014 90\u2013120 min<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#9db4c8;height:14px;width:100%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Why_Split_Airport_to_the_islands_is_always_a_two-leg_trip\">Miksi Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 saarille matka kest\u00e4\u00e4 aina kaksi<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Sis\u00e4llysluettelo<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Why_Split_Airport_to_the_islands_is_always_a_two-leg_trip\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Miksi Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 saarille matka kest\u00e4\u00e4 aina kaksi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ferry_ticket_vs_private_transfer_the_real_cost_and_time\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Lauttalippu vs. yksityinen kuljetus \u2014 todelliset kustannukset ja aika<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#What_else_you_get_with_Dalmatia_Express\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> Mit\u00e4 muuta saat Dalmatia Expressin mukana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Getting_from_the_airport_to_a_port_your_options\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 satamaan p\u00e4\u00e4seminen: vaihtoehtosi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Split_Airport_to_the_islands_the_full_comparison\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 saarille: t\u00e4ydellinen vertailu<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Trogir_shortcut_most_visitors_miss\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Trogirin oikotie, jonka useimmat vierailijat ohittavat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_the_timing_actually_goes_wrong\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Miss\u00e4 ajoitus todella menee pieleen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_note_on_weather_and_backup_plans\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Huomautus s\u00e4\u00e4st\u00e4 ja varasuunnitelmista<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#See_Split_Airport_and_Trogir_before_you_go\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.1<\/span> N\u00e4e Splitin lentokentt\u00e4 ja Trogir ennen l\u00e4ht\u00f6\u00e4si<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Frequently_asked_questions\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Usein kysytyt kysymykset<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Is_Split_Airport_close_to_Split_city_or_the_ferry_port\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.1<\/span> Onko Splitin lentokentt\u00e4 l\u00e4hell\u00e4 Splitin kaupunkia tai lauttasatamaa?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_get_from_Split_Airport_to_Hvar\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.2<\/span> Mik\u00e4 on nopein tapa p\u00e4\u00e4st\u00e4 Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Hvariin?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_do_I_get_from_Split_Airport_to_Brac\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.3<\/span> Miten p\u00e4\u00e4sen Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Bra\u010diin?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_get_a_ferry_from_Split_Airport_to_Vis_or_do_I_need_to_go_via_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.4<\/span> Voinko saada lautan Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Visiin, vai pit\u00e4\u00e4k\u00f6 minun menn\u00e4 Splitin kautta?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_Split_Airport_near_Trogir\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.5<\/span> Onko Splitin lentokentt\u00e4 l\u00e4hell\u00e4 Trogiria?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_happens_if_my_flight_is_delayed_and_I_miss_the_last_ferry_to_the_islands\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.6<\/span> Mit\u00e4 tapahtuu, jos lentoni on my\u00f6h\u00e4ss\u00e4 ja my\u00f6h\u00e4styn viimeisest\u00e4 lautasta saarille?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Does_the_Split_Airport_shuttle_bus_go_straight_to_the_ferry_port\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.7<\/span> Meneek\u00f6 Splitin lentokent\u00e4n bussikuljetus suoraan lauttasatamaan?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_it_cheaper_to_take_a_taxi_or_the_shuttle_bus_from_Split_Airport\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.8<\/span> Onko halvempaa ottaa taksi vai bussikuljetus Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Related_guides\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.9<\/span> Aiheeseen liittyv\u00e4t oppaat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sources_further_reading\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> L\u00e4hteet ja lis\u00e4lukemista<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>This surprises many first-time visitors. You land and expect to see the sea. Instead, you are inland at Ka\u0161tela, a row of small towns between the airport and Split. The city itself is still a taxi ride away. This geography decides your whole journey. A public transfer means airport \u2192 Split port \u2192 island. A private boat can pick you up in Trogir, or sail from a berth close to the airport. That skips the middle leg completely. We explain this in more detail on our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-airport-to-hvar\/\">Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Hvariin<\/a> page, but the same logic applies to every island.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\">\n<p><strong>Kipparin vinkki:<\/strong> If your flight lands after about 3pm in spring or autumn, check your ferry times before you land, not after. Add 30\u201345 minutes to leave the plane and the terminal. Add 30\u201360 minutes to reach the port. In summer, add another 30\u201345 minutes to board early. Then compare that total with the last sailing to your island. It is tighter than most people think.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- de-vs --><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ferry_ticket_vs_private_transfer_the_real_cost_and_time\">Lauttalippu vs. yksityinen kuljetus \u2014 todelliset kustannukset ja aika<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A ferry ticket looks cheap. But you also need to get to the port, wait for the boat, and get from the island port to your hotel. Here is the honest total for a full boat of 14 people, Split Airport \u2192 Hvar Town.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Julkinen reitti (pahin mahdollinen tapaus)<\/th>\n<th>Yksityinen taksivene (Dalmatia Express)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Lentokentt\u00e4 \u2192 Splitin lauttasatama<\/td>\n<td>4 taksia \u00d7 ~55 \u20ac = <strong>~\u20ac220<\/strong> (+ y\u00f6maksu)<\/td>\n<td>Sis\u00e4ltyy \u2014 ker\u00e4\u00e4mme sinulta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vene<\/td>\n<td>Catamaran \u20ac25 per person \u00d7 14 = <strong>\u20ac350<\/strong> (peak season)<\/td>\n<td>Yksi yksityinen vene <strong>\u2248 425 \u20ac<\/strong> (koko vene)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Satama \u2192 majoituksesi<\/td>\n<td>Lis\u00e4taksi + matkatavarat<\/td>\n<td>Ovelta ovelle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Odotus<\/td>\n<td>45\u201390 minuuttia etuajassa, kiinte\u00e4 aikataulu, aurinkoisessa paikassa<\/td>\n<td>None \u2014 we leave when you land<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raha<\/td>\n<td><strong>~\u20ac570 (\u2248 \u20ac41 per person)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>~\u20ac425 (\u2248 \u20ac30 per person)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aika<\/td>\n<td><strong>4\u20138 tuntia<\/strong> \u2014 etsi kaupunki, satama, laituri, odota ja ylit\u00e4 sitten<\/td>\n<td><strong>55 minuuttia<\/strong>, suora<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>T\u00e4ydest\u00e4 veneest\u00e4 maksat <strong>less per person than the \u201ccheap\u201d route<\/strong>. You also arrive hours sooner. Often you save half a day.<\/p>\n<p>The same maths works for every island. A full boat of 14 costs from about <strong>22 \u20ac per henkil\u00f6 Boliin, 30 \u20ac Hvar, 38 \u20ac Vis ja 66 \u20ac Kor\u010dula<\/strong>. Every trip is private, door to door and available 24\/7.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_else_you_get_with_Dalmatia_Express\">Mit\u00e4 muuta saat Dalmatia Expressin mukana<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Private \u2014 only your group.<\/strong> No strangers and no crowded ferry deck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We meet you at the gate.<\/strong> Our driver takes your luggage and walks you to the boat. The crew helps you off at the other end \u2014 door to door.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tutkahytti, lisensoitu miehist\u00f6.<\/strong> Safe in rough sea. We sail when the catamarans are cancelled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>24\/7, pyynn\u00f6st\u00e4.<\/strong> Book by call, SMS or WhatsApp \u2014 even during your flight \u2014 and we are waiting when you land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maisemareitti.<\/strong> Open sea, islands and hidden bays the whole way, not a crowded car deck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local advice on board.<\/strong> The crew can tell you the best beaches, konobas (small family-run restaurants) and places to see.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Erikoishinnat matkoillemme.<\/strong> Transfer guests get better prices on our Blue Cave and island trips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Luotettavat nimet.<\/strong> Chosen by Mate Rimac and a James Bond film production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Se kohta, jota kukaan ei kerro sinulle:<\/strong> in peak season the last catamaran to Hvar Town leaves around <strong>20:30<\/strong>. If you land after that \u2014 because of a delayed or late-night flight \u2014 there is <strong>no public boat until the morning<\/strong>. That means a hotel night in Split (\u20ac100\u2013180) plus new tickets the next day, or hours of waiting at the port. Our closed-cabin boats run <strong>24\/7<\/strong>. They also sail in a bura (a strong, cold north-east wind) when the catamarans cancel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kipparin vinkki:<\/strong> 4 or more people with luggage, or any flight after about 19:00? Then the private boat usually wins on total cost, once you add taxis, tickets and a possible hotel. It always wins on time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-airport-to-hvar\/\">Katso lentokentt\u00e4mme \u2192 saaren hinnat<\/a>, tai <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/contact\/\">send us your flight time<\/a> \u2014 vastaamme 24\/7.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Getting_from_the_airport_to_a_port_your_options\">Lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 satamaan p\u00e4\u00e4seminen: vaihtoehtosi<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whichever island you want, you first need to cross the 25 km between the runway and the water. There are three main ways to do it. Each one has a different mix of time, cost and stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lentokentt\u00e4bussi.<\/strong> In 2026 the official shuttle bus to Split is run by a company called Platanus. It took over the route from the previous operator earlier this year. The bus goes to the main bus station in Split, which is directly opposite the ferry port. It leaves about 30 minutes after each flight lands, day and night. The price is about \u20ac10 one way or \u20ac15 return. The ride takes about 30 minutes. Most solo travellers and couples use this bus, because it drops you a short walk from the catamaran quay. Check the current timetable and price before you fly. Shuttle prices and times can change between seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paikallinen julkinen bussi.<\/strong> City bus line 37 also runs from the airport into Split for about \u20ac3. It is slower \u2014 around 45 to 50 minutes \u2014 because it stops in many places on the way. It is by far the cheapest option. But it is a poor choice if you have little time before your ferry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taksi tai etuk\u00e4teen varattu kuljetus.<\/strong> A metered taxi to the ferry port in Split usually costs \u20ac40\u201365 and takes 30\u201340 minutes. There is an official price list at arrivals, but taxis use the meter, so treat any figure as a guide. A taxi to Trogir is much cheaper and quicker \u2014 about \u20ac15\u201330 for 10\u201315 minutes. This matters if Trogir is your real starting point (more on this below). A pre-booked transfer costs a little more than a taxi, but it removes the guesswork when your connection is tight.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Split_Airport_to_the_islands_the_full_comparison\">Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 saarille: t\u00e4ydellinen vertailu<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is how the public route and the private boat compare for Split Airport to Hvar, Bra\u010d, Vis and beyond. Public times include the airport-to-port leg plus the sea crossing. They assume a reasonably good connection, not a worst case. Private boat prices are per boat, not per person. One price covers your whole group.<\/p>\n<table class=\"de-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Saari (satama)<\/th>\n<th>Julkinen reitti lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 ja arvioitu kokonaisaika<\/th>\n<th>Yksityinen vene suoraan lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4\/Trogirista<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Hvar (Hvar Town \u2014 the main town on Hvar island)<\/td>\n<td>Shuttle or taxi to Split port (30\u201340 min) + catamaran (50\u201360 min) \u2248 1 h 30\u20132 h. The last catamaran back is usually around 19:00\u201320:30 (later in July\/August), so check the current timetable<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac400\u2013900, about 55\u201375 min door-to-dock, no port transfer needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bra\u010d (Supetar \u2014 the main ferry port on Bra\u010d island)<\/td>\n<td>Shuttle or taxi to Split port (30\u201340 min) + car ferry (~50 min), very frequent \u2014 up to ~22 sailings a day in peak season \u2248 1 h 20\u20131 h 30<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac270\u2013900, about 35\u201345 min direct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bra\u010d (Bol \u2014 the beach town next to Zlatni Rat, the famous long pebble beach)<\/td>\n<td>Shuttle or taxi to Split port (30\u201340 min) + summer-only catamaran (about 55\u201375 min) \u2248 1 h 30\u20132 h. There is no car ferry to Bol<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac270\u2013900, about 35\u201345 min direct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vis (Vis Town or Komi\u017ea \u2014 the two towns on Vis, the island furthest from Split)<\/td>\n<td>Shuttle or taxi to Split port (30\u201340 min) + car ferry (~2 h 20) or Krilo catamaran (~1 h 30) \u2248 2\u20133 h total<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac460\u20131,000, about 65\u201380 min direct \u2014 often the biggest time saving on this list<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0160olta (Roga\u010d \u2014 the ferry port of \u0160olta, the small quiet island closest to Split)<\/td>\n<td>Shuttle or taxi to Split port (30\u201340 min) + car ferry (~60 min), up to 6 sailings a day in peak season \u2248 1 h 30\u20131 h 40<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac250\u2013450, about 30\u201340 min direct \u2014 our cheapest and quickest transfer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kor\u010dula (Kor\u010dula Town or Vela Luka \u2014 the old walled town and the western port of Kor\u010dula island)<\/td>\n<td>Shuttle or taxi to Split port (30\u201340 min) + catamaran or ferry (2 h\u20133 h 10, several operators) \u2248 3\u20134 h total<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac800\u20131,700, about 80\u2013100 min direct \u2014 the longest crossing, but hours faster than public transport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Yksityinen taksivene (Dalmatia Express)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Direct from Split Airport or Trogir to any island port. 24\/7, on your schedule. Door-to-door. Sails when catamarans cancel. Split Airport pickup available. Price is per boat \u2014 fair for groups of 4\u201310 people.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>One boat, one price, no changes on the way. <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-airport-to-hvar\/\">Check our Split Airport to Hvar prices<\/a> tai <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/contact\/\">pyyd\u00e4 meilt\u00e4 tarjous<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A few things stand out. The airport-to-port leg adds a fixed 30\u201340 minutes to every public journey, whatever the island. You cannot avoid this time unless you go direct by boat. The gap between public and private gets bigger the further away the island is. Vis and Kor\u010dula are where a private transfer saves the most hours, because the public ferry options are simply long. Frequency matters as much as speed. The Supetar ferry runs so often that missing one sailing costs you little time. But Bol has a summer-only catamaran and Vis has fewer sailings, so there is much less room for error. For a group of four to six sharing the cost, a private boat to \u0160olta or Bra\u010d is often close in price. It can cost about the same as all the shuttle tickets and ferry fares added together.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking at Hvar in particular, our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">Split Hvariin<\/a> page goes deeper into the exact sailings and prices. If Bol is your target, our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-airport-to-bol-2026\/\">Matka Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Boliin vuonna 2026<\/a> explains that route in full. For the other islands, see <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-brac\/\">Split Bra\u010diin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-vis\/\">Jaa Visiin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-solta\/\">Jakaa \u0160oltaan<\/a>, ja <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-korcula\/\">Split Kor\u010dulaan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Trogir_shortcut_most_visitors_miss\">Trogirin oikotie, jonka useimmat vierailijat ohittavat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Split Airport is only about 6 km from Trogir \u2014 a 10 to 15 minute taxi ride. Split itself is much further away. So it makes sense to treat Trogir as your real starting point, not as an afterthought. This does not help with a public catamaran, because passenger ferries all leave from the main port in Split, not from Trogir. But with a private boat, a pickup near Trogir or at a marina close to the airport cuts out the Split-port leg completely. No shuttle, no taxi queue, straight out to sea. Most public-transport guides do not mention this.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\">\n<p><strong>Kipparin vinkki:<\/strong> If you land at an unusual hour, do not assume the public options are all closed. This includes an early-morning charter flight or a delayed evening arrival. The shuttle bus usually runs even at odd hours, because it follows the flight arrivals. But the ferries and catamarans do not. They follow a fixed daily timetable, and it does not change for your plane. A 22:00 landing might get you into Split on the shuttle without a problem. But the last boat may have left hours ago.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"Where_the_timing_actually_goes_wrong\">Miss\u00e4 ajoitus todella menee pieleen<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On paper, a Split Airport to the islands transfer looks simple: land, bus, boat, done. In real life, three things regularly break that plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Late or delayed flights that miss the last catamaran.<\/strong> This is the most common way a Split Airport to Hvar or Bra\u010d trip goes wrong. In July and August some catamarans to Hvar run late in the evening. In spring and autumn, the last departure is usually much earlier \u2014 often 19:00\u201320:30. A delayed flight or a slow passport queue can use up that margin in minutes. Miss the boat, and you either pay for an unplanned night in Split or wait for the first sailing tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Connections that simply do not fit together.<\/strong> Even without a delay, the shuttle bus, the walk to the port and the ferry&#8217;s boarding cut-off rarely line up. In peak season, boarding often closes 30\u201345 minutes before departure, because your ticket is also your seat reservation. Say the shuttle reaches the bus station at 18:35, but boarding closed at 18:30. You have missed the boat, even if you are \u201conly five minutes late\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Underestimating the airport-to-port leg.<\/strong> Because the airport is not in Split, people plan around their landing time. They forget the 30\u201340 minutes it takes to leave the plane, collect bags and reach the quay \u2014 before they have boarded anything.<\/p>\n<p>A closed-cabin private boat solves all three problems at once. It waits for your real flight, not a printed timetable. It can often still sail in sea conditions that stop the fast public catamarans. Our Great White 49\/39\/35 and Lolivul 9 boats have radar and are built for exactly that kind of weather. When the catamarans stop, we are often still sailing. This is not a criticism of the ferries. They are a good option most of the time, especially for a couple landing well before mid-afternoon and going to Hvar or Supetar. But it is good to have a backup when the public schedule and your flight do not match. This is especially true for a longer trip like Vis or Kor\u010dula.<\/p>\n<p>Are your dates tight, or do you arrive on a late-night flight? Send us your flight details and group size through <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/contact\/\">yhteydenottosivumme<\/a>. We will tell you honestly whether a private transfer saves you real time, or whether the public ferry will do the job.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"A_note_on_weather_and_backup_plans\">Huomautus s\u00e4\u00e4st\u00e4 ja varasuunnitelmista<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fast catamarans in Dalmatia are the first boats to stop when a strong wind picks up. The two main winds are the bura (a cold north-east wind) and the jugo (a warm south-east wind). Catamaran hulls become uncomfortable or unsafe in rough waves. The larger car ferries usually keep running in weather that stops the catamarans. They are simply bigger and heavier. These ferries go to Supetar, Roga\u010d, Stari Grad (the old port town on the north side of Hvar) and Vis. Closed-cabin private boats sit between the two. With radar on board, we can often still make a crossing when the catamarans have cancelled for the day. If you travel in spring or autumn and the forecast shows strong wind, keep a backup plan ready. Check the operator&#8217;s live status instead of trusting yesterday&#8217;s timetable.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"See_Split_Airport_and_Trogir_before_you_go\">N\u00e4e Splitin lentokentt\u00e4 ja Trogir ennen l\u00e4ht\u00f6\u00e4si<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Split%20Airport%2C%20Croatia&#038;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" style=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Splitin lentokent\u00e4n kartta\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WkOEHfUKehs\" title=\"Hvarin ja Stari Gradin drone-ilmakuvaus\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\">Usein kysytyt kysymykset<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_Split_Airport_close_to_Split_city_or_the_ferry_port\">Onko Splitin lentokentt\u00e4 l\u00e4hell\u00e4 Splitin kaupunkia tai lauttasatamaa?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Split Airport (SPU) is at Resnik, next to Ka\u0161tela, about 25 km from the ferry port in Split. The drive takes about 25\u201335 minutes by car, or about 30 minutes on the shuttle bus. Plan for that distance in any island connection.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_get_from_Split_Airport_to_Hvar\">Mik\u00e4 on nopein tapa p\u00e4\u00e4st\u00e4 Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Hvariin?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A direct private boat transfer is the fastest door-to-dock option. It usually takes 55\u201375 minutes, with no port transfer. The fastest public option is the shuttle bus or a taxi to Split port, then the catamaran. Together this usually takes about 1.5\u20132 hours, if the timetable fits your flight.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Split_Airport_to_Brac\">Miten p\u00e4\u00e4sen Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Bra\u010diin?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take the shuttle bus or a taxi to the ferry port in Split. Then take the frequent car ferry to Supetar (about 50 minutes, up to about 22 sailings a day in peak season). In summer there is also a catamaran to Bol. A private boat can take you directly to either port from the airport area in about 35\u201345 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_get_a_ferry_from_Split_Airport_to_Vis_or_do_I_need_to_go_via_Split\">Voinko saada lautan Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Visiin, vai pit\u00e4\u00e4k\u00f6 minun menn\u00e4 Splitin kautta?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You need to go via the ferry port in Split. There is no ferry terminal at the airport. Plan for the airport-to-port transfer first. Then take either the Jadrolinija car ferry (about 2 h 20) or the faster Krilo catamaran (about 1 h 30) to Vis.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_Split_Airport_near_Trogir\">Onko Splitin lentokentt\u00e4 l\u00e4hell\u00e4 Trogiria?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Trogir is only about 6 km away \u2014 a 10\u201315 minute taxi ride. It is much closer than the ferry port in Split. Public ferries do not sail from Trogir, but it is a very useful pickup point for a private boat transfer.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_happens_if_my_flight_is_delayed_and_I_miss_the_last_ferry_to_the_islands\">Mit\u00e4 tapahtuu, jos lentoni on my\u00f6h\u00e4ss\u00e4 ja my\u00f6h\u00e4styn viimeisest\u00e4 lautasta saarille?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually you wait for the next scheduled sailing. Outside peak summer, that is often the next morning. The other option is a private boat transfer, which runs to your real arrival time and not to a fixed timetable. Check the current schedule and leave extra time if your connection is tight.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Does_the_Split_Airport_shuttle_bus_go_straight_to_the_ferry_port\">Meneek\u00f6 Splitin lentokent\u00e4n bussikuljetus suoraan lauttasatamaan?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The shuttle goes to the main bus station in Split, directly across from the ferry port. From there it is a short walk to the quays. Confirm the current operator, price and timetable before you travel, because the shuttle arrangements at Split Airport have changed in recent years.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_it_cheaper_to_take_a_taxi_or_the_shuttle_bus_from_Split_Airport\">Onko halvempaa ottaa taksi vai bussikuljetus Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The shuttle bus is cheaper for one or two people: about \u20ac10 one way, compared with \u20ac40\u201365 for a metered taxi into Split. A taxi makes more sense for a larger group sharing the fare, or if you are going to nearby Trogir instead.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Panorama-Hvar-Town-Hvar-Island-Croatia.webp\" alt=\"View of Hvar Town harbour on Hvar island, a common destination from Split Airport\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"399\"><figcaption>Hvar Town \u2014 less than an hour from the airport by private boat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Related_guides\">Aiheeseen liittyv\u00e4t oppaat<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/water-taxi-split-price-2026\/\">Vesitaksien hinnat Splitist\u00e4<\/a> \u2014 what a private water taxi from Split really costs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/wedding-guest-transport-hvar-brac\/\">H\u00e4\u00e4vieraiden kuljetus Hvarille ja Bra\u010diin<\/a> \u2014 how to move wedding guests between Split and the islands without stress.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/island-hopping-split-7-days\/\">7 p\u00e4iv\u00e4n saarihyppely Splitist\u00e4<\/a> \u2014 a one-week route between the islands from Split.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"de-sources\"><span id=\"Sources_further_reading\">L\u00e4hteet ja lis\u00e4lukemista<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jadrolinija.hr\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadrolinija \u2014 viralliset lautta- ja katamaraaniaikataulut<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/krilo.hr\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Krilo (Kapetan Luka) - nopeat katamaraaniaikataulut<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.split-airport.hr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Splitin lentoasema \u2014 viralliset lento- ja kuljetustiedot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/platanus.hr\/split-airport-shuttle-bus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Platanus \u2014 official Split Airport shuttle bus timetable and prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.putovnica.net\/en\/transport\/ferry-transport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Putovnica.net \u2014 Kroatian lauttojen aikataulutietokanta<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is Split Airport close to Split city or the ferry port?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. Split Airport (SPU) is at Resnik, next to Ka\\u0161tela, about 25 km from the ferry port in Split. 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