Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
The timezone in Split is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cape Town.
To ensure you get on your CPT to SPU flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Split Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and SPU:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Split Airport (SPU)
Right now, ج.م. 25,752 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Split Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 43,321. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to SPU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to Split Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to SPU by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Split Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination on time.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CPT:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you have a late Cape Town International Airport to Split Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SPU:
Travel at your own speed with a Split Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and see more of Split and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Split Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to central Split has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Split Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Split in January.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Split Airport for August if you want to explore Split during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to SPU in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Croatia waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north of Split, a trip to Zagreb will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Split. No journey is complete without dropping by Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.