Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Split's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Split nine hours ahead of Seattle.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SEA to SPU flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Split Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SEA and SPU:
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Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Central Seattle to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Split Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you're arriving on a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Split Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SPU:
Grab a Split Airport rental car and explore Split and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Carwiz and united rent a car are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Split Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Split. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
Visit Split in high season if you enjoy a bustling atmosphere, but keep in mind prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Split Airport in the low season to find better deals and fewer tourists.
When booking your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Split Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Split, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to SPU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Croatia just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north of Split, a trip to Zagreb will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Croatia, head for Rijeka, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Split. Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas are among the biggest draws.
