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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Split Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £143. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Split.£133 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Split.£134 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £134, select.
Split.£134 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £134, select.
Split.£135 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £135, select.
Split.£136 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £136, select.
Split.£143 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Split.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Split on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £143, select.
Split.£144 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.
Split.£144 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.
Split.£145 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £145, select.
Split.£148 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £148, select.
Split.£149 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £149, select.
Split.£152 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £152, select.
Split.£156 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £156, select.
Split.£163 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £163, select.
Split.£182 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £182, select.
Split.£182 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Split.Inbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £182, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Split

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Split flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
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Jun
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Istanbul to Split: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Split below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Split.

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Istanbul to Split: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£133
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs
Most popular airlineCroatia Airlines
Average flights per week9

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Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Split: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Split is £133. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours is the average flight time from Istanbul to Split.
Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Split.
As of March 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Split.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Split is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Split Airport on Monday, 11 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Split but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Split is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Croatia Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Split.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport.

  • Split is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your IST to SPU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Croatia Airlines is your gateway to exploring Split (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Croatia!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Croatia Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IST and SPU:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Franjo Tudman Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Split Airport (SPU)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport flight is £59. A return plane ticket is currently £133. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to SPU.

  • Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from IST to SPU is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 30 miles from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)

  • Reserve a hotel close to SPU if you're catching a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Split Airport rental car and discover Split and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Carwiz and united rent a car are top providers you can book with here.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Split Airport about one week before you travel.

Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split

  • Split Airport is approximately 14 miles from central Split. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.

When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Split based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Split Airport for August if you'd like to go to Split during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from IST to SPU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

Explore more of Croatia

  • Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Split. Around 160 miles away to the north, check out popular attractions including Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.

  • Around 160 miles north-west of Split, Rijeka is another favourite stop in Croatia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.

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