Traveling from Seattle to Split Airport (SPU): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Seattle. Explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when booking your flight from Seattle to Split Airport (SPU).
Split Airport is located in Split. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to SPU, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to SPU. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 23 kilometers from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Split Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kilometers from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to SPU flight:
About Split Airport (SPU)
Book a hotel near SPU if you have a late flight from Seattle to Split Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Split Airport rental car and discover Split and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Carwiz and united rent a car are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Seattle to Split Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to the center of Split is around 11 kilometers. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Split Airport (SPU)
$262 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Split Airport. Return flights start at $596. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to SPU, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Split Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle to Split Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Split Airport (SPU)
February is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Split Airport (SPU), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Split based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Seattle to SPU plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Split to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Split Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Split
After booking your flight from Seattle to Split Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Split:
Diocletian's Palace and Old Split are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Split must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Split. Around 257 kilometers away to the north, its top attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town.
Rijeka is another standout destination in Croatia and is around 241 kilometers north-west of Split. No journey is complete without visiting Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral.
