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Buses and taxi services are the most popular transport options to reach Split Airport from the city center. Buses are preferred more than cabs as they are much cheaper. The city is basically made up of 4 zones - Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Tickets for bus and other transportation vehicles are also set according to these zones. According to most up to date data it costs 11 Kuna for Zone 1, 17 Kuna for Zone 2, and 21 Kuna for Zone 3 and Zone 4. Zone 1 tickets are valid for 45 minutes, while Zone 2 tickets are valid for 65 minutes, Zone 3 tickets for 85 minutes and Zone 4 tickets for 105 minutes. These ticket prices are valid for those over 11 years old.

For passengers between the ages of 6-11, the fee to be paid for all zones is 5 Kuna. For children under 6, you do not need to buy a ticket.

Bus

The main bus station in Split is located in Sukoian, right next to Domovinsko Street. The other station is located in Opcina, and is the 2nd main bus station. The third is Trznica in the Green Market district, one of the most famous places in Split.

Suburban buses leave from Sukoisean bus station. And the bus 37, which is the most popular, goes directly to Trogir and it also has a stop at Split Airport. Another frequent bus line, bus 60, goes to Omis and stops at Green Market.

The main bus lines in the city of Split are Lines 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 17 and 21. Ferries appeal to the largest crowd of people traveling outside and within the city of Split.

The name of the stop where Split ferry port is located is Luka. Buses 2, 9, 10 and 15 pass by here. The stop for almost all buses is the Trznica stop where the National Theater is located. The 12 or 12A buses go to Riva. It is possible to visit these two important places by getting off at this stop directly opposite Sv Frane Church and Clock Tower. There is also a huge park area, tennis courts, swimming areas, cafes and restaurants in Bene, which is 20 minutes away.

There are also direct buses from Split to Zagreb, Croatia's capital city, and many other cities such as Dubrovnik, Mostar, Sibenik, Zadar and Rijeka. If you want to go to Mostar, it is possible to take the bus that departs at 6 am from Split for 125 Kuna. There are also buses to Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina (costs 210 Kuna), to Belgrade in Serbia, to Trieste in Italy, and to the most famous cities of Germany and Austria. It is also possible to get tickets from the bus drivers as well as from the ticket machines. It's much cheaper if you buy it from the machines. The bus ticket for single use is 11 Kuna according to most up to date data; but if you buy your ticket from the machine the price is 9 Kuna. If you want to get a bus ticket for 2 rides you need to pay 16 Kuna; for 10 tickets you need to pay 75 Kuna and if you want to buy monthly tickets you need to pay 260 Kuna.

Apart from that, there are 17 Kuna priced tickets which can be used as round trip tickets called Karnet tickets. Bus 60 goes to Omis from Green Market and the journey takes about 40 minutes.

At the same time there is a stop at LeMeridien Hotel. It is possible to use this hotel's beach and other facilities for free. Buses 60 and 37 from the Sukoian bus station are the most popular bus lines in the city. Sukoisan bus station is only 1 kilometers from the city. You can also get on the bus number 60 from the stop next to the Green Market.

Another important bus station in the city is Opcina, which is 300 meters away; And the other is the Trznica station in the Green Market district. You can usually get your bus tickets from the bus drivers, but you can also get your tickets from the vending machines which you can usually see at the stops. If you buy your ticket from the machine, you should definitely show it to the bus driver when you get on the bus.

Taxi

The light-yellow colored taxis are operated by Promet and there are also private taxis that are not affiliated with any company in the city. The distance between the city center and Split Airport is approximately 25 kilometers and if you want to make this journey by taxi you need to pay a fare of almost 150-250 Kuna. If you have a chance to bargain with taxi drivers who usually ask for 250 Kuna, it is possible to deduct this fare.

Car Rental

If you have an idea of ​​renting a car in Split, you should consider that there is not too much parking space in Split city. There is only one large car parking area in the city, which is called Diocletians' Palace known also as Split's Old Town. You can use the seaside route to reach Split Airport, about 25 kilometers east of Split city center, or you can reach the airport in 20-30 minutes using the E65 motorway.

You can also use the seaside route to go from Split to Trogir. Trogir, meanwhile, is only 7 kilometers west of Split Airport. One of the car rental companies in the city is Rent a Car Split NOVA (+385989836950), and the other is Avax Rent a Car (+385951539493).

Airport Information

The distance of Split Airport, which is located very close to Trogir, at the exit of Kastela Town, to the city center of Split is 25 kilometers. Located in Kastel Stafilic, Split Airport is 7 kilometers east of Trogir and 25 kilometers west of Split. There is only a small terminal at the airport.

Split Airport hosts ATMs, branches of banks, Duty Free shop, free internet access, smoking area, tourist information center, car rental companies, VIP lounge, restaurant, café and bars, and a parking area with 353 parking spaces.

There is also a famous beach in 15 minutes' walk from the airport. However, the airport is only open from 6 am to 10 pm. The name of the most famous restaurant at the airport is Restaurant Ikar.

The Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is located 12 km from Madrid’s city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport including the metro, trains, buses, taxis, or rental cars.

Metro

Madrid’s metro system is a modern, clean, and quick transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are two metro stations at the airport that provide convenient transportation to the city’s metro system. There is a station located in Terminal 2, which is accessible from the other terminals using the airport’s inter-terminal transportation system. The other station is located in Terminal 4. Metro Line 8 runs through both stations. Departing from Terminal 4, Metro Line 8 runs to the following lines respectively, Barajas, Airport T1-T2-T3, Campo de las Naciones, Mar de Cristal, Pinar del Rey, Colombia, all the way to the Nuevos Ministerios Station in only 12 minutes. At the Nuevos Ministerios Station you can transfer to Metro Line 10 and Metro Line 6, depending on your destination in the city. You can also transfer to Line 4 at the Mar de Cristal Station.  

We recommend taking a look at the Madrid Metro System online beforehand, or getting a map at the airport, to find out which metro line you should take depending on your final destination in the city. The metro is an affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. However, you might have to transfer at multiple locations depending on your final destination. So if you have a lot of luggage then taking the metro can be a bit troublesome. The Madrid metro system runs from 6 am to 2 am. Metro Line 8 operates every 5 minutes. If you purchase a Madrid Tourist Travel Pass then you will be paying less for public transportation and won’t have to deal with purchasing separate tickets for each ride. These cards are valid on the metro, buses, and trains.  

Train

Another convenient method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by using the RENFE trains. There is a station located in Terminal 4, which is accessible from the other terminals using the airport’s inter-terminal transportation system. From this station you can get to stops in the city like Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha, and Principe Pio by taking the C1 trains. The total train ride from the airport station to Chamartin Station takes 11 minutes and the total train ride from the airport station to Principe Pio Station takes 38 minutes. The C1 trains operate from 5:15 am to 12:15 am and run every 30 minutes.

Bus

Buses are another form of transportation to get to the city center and its surrounding areas from the airport. Airport Express buses provide transportation along Plaza Cibeles to the city’s main railway station, Atocha Station. This station is also quite close to the city’s main bus stop. These buses operate 24 hours a day and run every 15 minutes during the day and every 35 minutes at night. These yellow buses also let off passengers at the junction of O’Donnell and Doctor Esquerdo and stops along Plaza de Cibeles before arriving at Atocha Station. The ride from the airport to the last stop takes about 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions. In addition, there are regular public bus services that provide transportation to various locations in the city. Bus line 200 runs from each terminal to the Avenida de America Station, where you can connect to other major bus routes. Bus line 200 operates from 5 am to 11:30 pm and runs every 12 to 15 minutes during rush hour.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible outside of the arrivals hall. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, only 13 km away, taking a taxi is a comfortable option. Official taxicabs in Madrid are colored white with a red stripe on them. Taxis operate using a taximeter but also use maximum and minimum flat rate fares. For example, if you are traveling 10 km away then the minimum fare will be 20 euros. But if you are traveling to specific sections in the city then your maximum fare will be 30 euros. These prices can vary over time and taxi fares are higher over the weekend, during public holidays, and at night between 9 pm and 6 am. For more detailed information on taxi fares and services please take a look at Madrid-Barajas Airport’s website.  

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport, especially if you’re planning on exploring areas surrounding the city. However, if you plan on only staying in the city then keep in mind that parking and traffic can be a problem. It might not be worth renting a car considering the fact that public transportation is so convenient. Regardless, there are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport, such as Sixt, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise and ATESA. Rental car offices can be found in the arrivals hall of terminals 1 and 4.

Airport Information

Located 12 km from the city center,  Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is the main airport in Madrid, serving both international and domestic flights. Madrid-Barajas Airport consists of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4, which was built in 2006. Terminal 4 is the largest terminal in the airport and operates flights for many major airlines such as Turkish Airlines and American Airlines. It is an impressive structure with modern architecture that also features a satellite building, TS4. Terminal 1 is the airport’s oldest building and another major terminal. Many airlines take off and land at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are smaller in comparison to the others. Terminal 3 is dedicated to flights operated by Lagun Air. There is an airport shuttle bus that runs 24 hours a day, providing inter-terminal transportation.

Internet at the airport is free for the first 15 minutes. In Terminal 4 you can connect to the internet by paying a fee. In Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 you can connect to the internet in the departure lounges, VIP lounges, and restaurant area.

There are various VIP lounges located at the airport. The La Revoltosa and Premium lounges at Terminal 4, La Revoltosa lounge in Terminal 4S, Cibeles lounge in Terminal 1, Puerta de Alcala lounge in Terminal 2, and Puerto del Sol lounge in Terminal 3 are accessible for those with a Priority Pass card. Apart from those there are 3 VIP lounges in Terminal 4 belonging to Iberia Airlines. Madrid-Barajas Airport offers passengers a rich variety of stores where they can go shopping. If you weren’t able to do as much shopping as you would have liked during your time in the city, you can easily make up for it at the airport.

There are many stores at the airport where you can buy various products such as duty free items, food, cosmetics, gifts, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and accessories. While the majority of the stores are located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 there are plenty of options in the other terminals as well. The airport is home to many brand name stores such as Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Sunglass Hut, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Massimo Dutti, Zara, and Michael Kors.  

Madrid-Barajas Airport also offers passengers a range of eateries aimed at meeting their pre-flight and post-flight needs. If you want to get a bite to eat or something to drink before or after your flight you can go enjoy familiar venues such as Starbucks, Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Paul, and Lavazza. The airport also features various cafes and restaurants that serve delicious examples of international cuisine.