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Flight deals from Split to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £140. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£75 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Split on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £75, select.
Istanbul.£79 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Split on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Istanbul.£89 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Split on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £89, select.
Istanbul.£89 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Split on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £89, select.
Istanbul.£89 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Split on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £89, select.
Istanbul.£89 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Split on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £89, select.
Istanbul.£96 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Split on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.
Istanbul.£100 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Split on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Istanbul.£112 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Split on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £112, select.
Istanbul.£113 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Split on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Istanbul.£115 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Split on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £115, select.
Istanbul.£131 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £131, select.
Istanbul.£131 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £131, select.
Istanbul.£131 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug.One-way flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £131, select.
Istanbul.£132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.
Istanbul.£132 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Croatia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Croatia Airlines departs from Split on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £132, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Split to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Split to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from £113
Jul
from £115
Aug
from £100
Sep
from £89
Oct
from £75
Nov
from £89
Dec
from £96
Jan
from £89
Feb
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Mar
from £89
Apr
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May
from £79

Direct flights from Split to Istanbul

Split to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Split to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£75
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineCroatia Airlines
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Split to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Split to Istanbul is £131. 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 and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Split to Istanbul.
Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Split to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from Split to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Split to Istanbul is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul.

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

  • Book a direct flight from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Split.

  • Flights from SPU to IST start from 21:10 — the first with Croatia Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Croatia Airlines. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Split Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SPU to IST flight.

  • If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak periods, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

  • Travelling to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Croatia Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • Croatia Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SPU and IST:

    • Athens International Airport

    • Vienna Airport

    • Zagreb Airport

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

  • Right now, £75 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Split Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £131. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from SPU to IST by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SPU to IST.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)

  • Split Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SPU land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.

  • Central Split to Split Airport is around 24 kms (15 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SPU. Whether you have an early flight from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kms (25 miles) away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SPU to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kms (220 miles) away to the east, its best attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kms (200 miles) south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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