Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Split's timezone is UTC+1, making Split one hour ahead of Faro.
To ensure you get on your FAO to SPU flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Split Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between FAO and SPU include:
Geneve Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Split Airport (SPU)
At the moment, R 1,783 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Split Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,614. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FAO to SPU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Faro Airport to Split Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from FAO to SPU.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Faro Airport to Split Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of all flights departing from Faro Airport, 76.66% arrive on time at their destination.
Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near FAO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Split Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you're landing on a late Faro Airport to Split Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SPU:
Explore without limits with a Split Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and experience more of Split and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Split Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to central Split has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Split Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Split in January.
The warmest month in Split is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to Split Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FAO to SPU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
You've seen Split, now it's time to discover other parts of Croatia. Journey around 257 kilometres north to Zagreb to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zagreb Cathedral to Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Split, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.