Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Split's timezone is UTC+1, making Split ten hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to SPU flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Split Airport (SPU)
$643 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Split Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,313. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to SPU if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Split Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SPU instead:
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 popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Split Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Split. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Split Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Split in January.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Split Airport for August if you want to visit Split during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to SPU in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Croatia just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north of Split, a trip to Zagreb will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Croatia, consider Rijeka, about 257 kilometres north-west of Split. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are key reasons to visit.