Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport takes on average 2 hours 31 minutes. The timezone in Split is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 9 flights from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport. If you'd like to be on board early, opt for the 05:25 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from LGW to SPU is 21:45 with easyJet.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Visiting Split (and seeing more of Croatia!) is easy with Croatia Airlines. This popular airline runs direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between LGW and SPU:
Pula Airport
Geneve Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from LGW to SPU, check if you need a visa to enter Croatia. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Split Airport (SPU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport is 43 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 79 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to SPU, book your journey 1 month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LGW to SPU. You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll update you when the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
Reserve a hotel near SPU if you're on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to the centre of Split is around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 54 minutes.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Split. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Split Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Split, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to SPU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Split
Start your Split trip right by finding a fantastic stay. Once you've booked your flight from LGW to SPU, have a look at our hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour are top sights which should be on any well-planned Split itinerary.
Complete your Split trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Split Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Split trip.