Popular Airport | Barcelona Estació de França Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1193 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Split City Center
Split Airport
Buses and taxi services are the most popular transport options to reach Split Airport from the city center. Buses are preferred more than cabs as they are much cheaper. The city is basically made up of 4 zones - Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Tickets for bus and other transportation vehicles are also set according to these zones. According to most up to date data it costs 11 Kuna for Zone 1, 17 Kuna for Zone 2, and 21 Kuna for Zone 3 and Zone 4. Zone 1 tickets are valid for 45 minutes, while Zone 2 tickets are valid for 65 minutes, Zone 3 tickets for 85 minutes and Zone 4 tickets for 105 minutes. These ticket prices are valid for those over 11 years old.
For passengers between the ages of 6-11, the fee to be paid for all zones is 5 Kuna. For children under 6, you do not need to buy a ticket.
Bus
The main bus station in Split is located in Sukoian, right next to Domovinsko Street. The other station is located in Opcina, and is the 2nd main bus station. The third is Trznica in the Green Market district, one of the most famous places in Split.
Suburban buses leave from Sukoisean bus station. And the bus 37, which is the most popular, goes directly to Trogir and it also has a stop at Split Airport. Another frequent bus line, bus 60, goes to Omis and stops at Green Market.
The main bus lines in the city of Split are Lines 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 17 and 21. Ferries appeal to the largest crowd of people traveling outside and within the city of Split.
The name of the stop where Split ferry port is located is Luka. Buses 2, 9, 10 and 15 pass by here. The stop for almost all buses is the Trznica stop where the National Theater is located. The 12 or 12A buses go to Riva. It is possible to visit these two important places by getting off at this stop directly opposite Sv Frane Church and Clock Tower. There is also a huge park area, tennis courts, swimming areas, cafes and restaurants in Bene, which is 20 minutes away.
There are also direct buses from Split to Zagreb, Croatia's capital city, and many other cities such as Dubrovnik, Mostar, Sibenik, Zadar and Rijeka. If you want to go to Mostar, it is possible to take the bus that departs at 6 am from Split for 125 Kuna. There are also buses to Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina (costs 210 Kuna), to Belgrade in Serbia, to Trieste in Italy, and to the most famous cities of Germany and Austria. It is also possible to get tickets from the bus drivers as well as from the ticket machines. It's much cheaper if you buy it from the machines. The bus ticket for single use is 11 Kuna according to most up to date data; but if you buy your ticket from the machine the price is 9 Kuna. If you want to get a bus ticket for 2 rides you need to pay 16 Kuna; for 10 tickets you need to pay 75 Kuna and if you want to buy monthly tickets you need to pay 260 Kuna.
Apart from that, there are 17 Kuna priced tickets which can be used as round trip tickets called Karnet tickets. Bus 60 goes to Omis from Green Market and the journey takes about 40 minutes.
At the same time there is a stop at LeMeridien Hotel. It is possible to use this hotel's beach and other facilities for free. Buses 60 and 37 from the Sukoian bus station are the most popular bus lines in the city. Sukoisan bus station is only 1 kilometers from the city. You can also get on the bus number 60 from the stop next to the Green Market.
Another important bus station in the city is Opcina, which is 300 meters away; And the other is the Trznica station in the Green Market district. You can usually get your bus tickets from the bus drivers, but you can also get your tickets from the vending machines which you can usually see at the stops. If you buy your ticket from the machine, you should definitely show it to the bus driver when you get on the bus.
Taxi
The light-yellow colored taxis are operated by Promet and there are also private taxis that are not affiliated with any company in the city. The distance between the city center and Split Airport is approximately 25 kilometers and if you want to make this journey by taxi you need to pay a fare of almost 150-250 Kuna. If you have a chance to bargain with taxi drivers who usually ask for 250 Kuna, it is possible to deduct this fare.
Car Rental
If you have an idea of renting a car in Split, you should consider that there is not too much parking space in Split city. There is only one large car parking area in the city, which is called Diocletians' Palace known also as Split's Old Town. You can use the seaside route to reach Split Airport, about 25 kilometers east of Split city center, or you can reach the airport in 20-30 minutes using the E65 motorway.
You can also use the seaside route to go from Split to Trogir. Trogir, meanwhile, is only 7 kilometers west of Split Airport. One of the car rental companies in the city is Rent a Car Split NOVA (+385989836950), and the other is Avax Rent a Car (+385951539493).
Airport Information
The distance of Split Airport, which is located very close to Trogir, at the exit of Kastela Town, to the city center of Split is 25 kilometers. Located in Kastel Stafilic, Split Airport is 7 kilometers east of Trogir and 25 kilometers west of Split. There is only a small terminal at the airport.
Split Airport hosts ATMs, branches of banks, Duty Free shop, free internet access, smoking area, tourist information center, car rental companies, VIP lounge, restaurant, café and bars, and a parking area with 353 parking spaces.
There is also a famous beach in 15 minutes' walk from the airport. However, the airport is only open from 6 am to 10 pm. The name of the most famous restaurant at the airport is Restaurant Ikar.
Transportation to Barcelona City Center from Airport
El Prat Airport
Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport.
Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.
Rail
There is a rail system that connects the airport to Barcelona and other locations in the country. The R2 line provides transportation to various central locations in the city like Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta beach, Barrio Gotico and El Raval. To get to the Old City and surrounding areas you have to go to the Barcelona Sants Station, located 40 min from the airport.
From here, once you transfer to the L3 metro line you will reach the Catalunya station in 7 stops. This station intersects with other metro lines that spread across the city. It is also the closest station to Ciutat Vella.
Airport Buses
Another way to get to the city center from the airport, which is located 10 km away, is by bus. These buses are operated by the Barcelona Metropolitan Administration. Using the Aerobus express line you can get directly to Espanya Square and Catalunya Square located in the city center. Line A1 departs from Terminal 1 and line A2 departs from Terminal 2. In addition, bus line 46 provides transportation to the city center. However, this bus makes frequent stops and has a limited amount of space for luggage. Therefore it is not among the most popular choices. Bus lines N16 and N17 provide transportation from the airport to the city center after midnight. The bus ride takes anywhere between 40 minutes and 1 hour.
Taxi
There are taxi stands at each terminal exit that provide comfortable albeit expensive transportation to every part of the city. Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around 60 euros. Taxis can accommodate a maximum of 3 people. Using a 4-8 person vehicle to get to the city center can cost around 79 euros.
Rental Cars
Offices of world-renowned car rental agencies are located in the airport. You can rent a car for as low as 15 euros a day. Booking in advance online can ensure even lower prices.
To get from the airport to the city center continue north in the direction of Castelldefels to De la granvia L'Hospitalet Avenue. This avenue will continue to Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes Avenue, which takes you to the city center. From here you can take Passeig De Gracia, which is one of the major avenues in the city, to Catalunya Square and the Old City.
Airport Information
Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.
Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and contains an area for exhibitions and performances.