Flying from Belfast to Split Airport (SPU): What you need to know
Belfast has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Split Airport (SPU) departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Split Airport is located in Split. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Belfast to SPU.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Belfast to SPU departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Split Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Split Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and SPU are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BHD is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Belfast to SPU flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68.3%.
About Split Airport (SPU)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Split Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near SPU and hit the lights earlier:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Belfast to Split Airport flight.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Central Split is about 11 kilometres from Split Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Split Airport (SPU)
Currently, 95 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Split Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 164 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Belfast to SPU. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Belfast to Split Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Belfast to SPU.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Belfast to Split Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Split Airport (SPU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Split Airport (SPU). July is the busiest month to travel to Split. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in Split is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Belfast to SPU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Split Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Split
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Split Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Split:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Split when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Diocletian's Palace followed by Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Split. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Croatia, head for Rijeka, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Split. Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.