Split Airport to Trogir: Every Way to Get There (2026)
16 July 2026 · 6 min read
Good news for anyone landing at SPU: Trogir is the nearest town to Split Airport — about 5 km, or ten minutes by car. Here is every way to make the trip.
Key takeaways
- •Split Airport (SPU) sits in Kaštela — about 5 km from Trogir and 25 km from Split.
- •Trogir is the closest town to the terminal: roughly ten minutes by taxi.
- •Local bus line 37 (Split–Trogir) passes the airport and is the cheapest option.
- •A pre-booked transfer is easiest with luggage, kids or a late-night arrival.
- •Because it is so close, a morning landing can still make an afternoon boat tour.
Short answer: Trogir is the closest town to Split Airport — about 5 km away, or roughly ten minutes by car. Despite the name, SPU is not in Split at all. It sits in Kaštela, and Split itself is a further 25 km down the coast. If Trogir is your base, you have landed in the right place.
How far is Trogir from Split Airport?
About 5 km, which a taxi covers in ten minutes or so. For comparison, the same airport is roughly 25 km and half an hour from Split’s old town. That gap is why many visitors quietly discover that Trogir is the easier arrival — you are in your accommodation while the Split crowd is still on the shuttle.
Taxi — fastest, no planning
Taxis wait outside arrivals. It is a short hop, so it is one of the cheaper airport taxi rides on this coast — agree the fare before you set off. Best if you are tired, arriving late, or travelling with real luggage rather than a daypack.
Bus — cheapest
Local bus line 37 runs between Split and Trogir along the old coastal road and passes the airport. The stop is on the main road a short walk from the terminal, the ride into Trogir takes about 10–15 minutes, and it costs a fraction of a taxi. Check the current timetable before you rely on it for a very early or very late flight.
One trap worth knowing: the dedicated airport shuttle buses run the other way, to Split. They are not the way to reach Trogir.
Pre-booked transfer — easiest
A driver waiting with your name at arrivals removes every decision after a long flight. Worth it for families, groups, night arrivals, or when your accommodation is on Čiovo, in Okrug or out at Medena — places where the bus does not really help you.
On foot or by bike
Walkable in theory — roughly an hour along the road — but the route is not scenic and there is no proper footpath the whole way. Fine with hand luggage, unpleasant with suitcases.
Landed early? You can still get on the water today
This is the real advantage of basing yourself in Trogir. Drop your bags, walk to the Riva, and an afternoon Blue Lagoon half-day tour can still be your first swim in Croatia. Full-day excursions like the Blue Cave & 5 Islands leave early in the morning, so save those for your first full day — see them all in our Trogir excursions guide.
Which should you pick?
- Just landed, want it over with? Taxi.
- Counting every euro? Bus line 37.
- Family, group, or a 2am arrival? Pre-booked transfer.
- Staying in Okrug, on Čiovo or at Medena? Taxi or transfer — the bus stops in Trogir, not at your door.
Once you are settled, our things to do in Trogir guide covers the old town, and every tour we run departs a few minutes from it. Want help timing your arrival with a tour? Contact us — we do this every day.
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Related tours
- Blue Lagoon Half Day — from €60
- Three Island Tour — from €60
- Blue Cave Tour — from €110
- Krka Waterfalls — from €75