Travelling from London to Split Airport (SPU): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Split Airport (SPU). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to Split Airport flight.
Split is one hour ahead of London. Split Airport is located in Split, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 5 direct flights each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Split Airport (SPU). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 7:15am departure from LHR to SPU.
Your flight from London to SPU won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Split Airport (SPU) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When departing from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Split Airport with British Airways.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with British Airways between LHR and SPU.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Croatia Airlines.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Split Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Thinking of flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Split Airport (SPU) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
easyJet operates direct flights from London to SPU departing from LGW. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
easyJet attracts the most bookings on the LGW to SPU route.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to SPU flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your trip at Stansted Airport (STN) and head straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Split Airport from here.
Buckle up and take off from STN with Jet2. This leading carrier offers direct London to SPU plane tickets.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Jet2 from STN to SPU.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Split Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Split Airport (SPU)
Have a late flight from London to Split Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near SPU and hit the lights earlier:
Explore without limits with a Split Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and find adventure across Split and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your London to Split Airport flight.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Central Split is roughly 11 kilometres from Split Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Split Airport (SPU)
R 349 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Split Airport. Return flights start from R 762. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flights from London to SPU, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on London to Split Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Split Airport (SPU)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Split Airport (SPU), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Split based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to SPU plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Split, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Split Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Split
Once you've booked your flight from London to Split Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Split:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Split when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Diocletian's Palace followed by Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Split, now it's time to discover other corners of Croatia. Travel about 257 kilometres north to Zagreb to tick off its popular sights. From Park Maksimir to Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Croatia, consider Rijeka, about 241 kilometres north-west of Split. Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral are among its highlights.