Split Airport (SPU) Statistics 2026

Published 15 Jul 2026

Split Airport (SPU) is Croatia's second-busiest airport and the main international gateway to the Dalmatian coast. It plays a key role in Croatia's tourism-based economy, connecting the region with major European cities and serving over 3 million passengers annually.

How many passengers pass through Split Airport each year?

Split Airport handles over 3 million passengers annually, reflecting a strong recovery and continued growth beyond pre-pandemic levels.

SPU processed 3.88 million passengers in 2025, a 7.2% increase from 3.62 million in 2024 and a new all-time record.
The previous pre-pandemic peak was 3.30 million passengers in 2019; traffic surpassed that level again in 2023 (3.36 million).
Passenger traffic dropped 79.6% to 674,366 in 2020, one of the most severe decreases among European airports.
Traffic rebounded to 1.58 million in 2021, rose to 2.91 million in 2022 and reached 3.36 million in 2023.

Vertical bar chart showing annual passenger volume at Split Airport from 2017 to 2025, in millions of passengers, with a sharp dip in 2020 and steady growth to a 2025 peak. — Annual passenger volume at Split Airport, 2017–2025

Which airlines operate the most flights out of Split Airport?

Croatia Airlines and easyJet are the leading carriers at Split Airport during the peak season, with Croatia Airlines offering year-round service. Several other major European airlines operate seasonal routes.

Croatia Airlines and easyJet serve 23 and 16 destinations respectively.
Volotea and SAS follow with 9 and 7 destinations.
Wizz Air serves 6 destinations.
Eurowings and Jet2 each connect to 5 destinations.

Horizontal bar chart ranking the top airlines at Split Airport by number of destinations served, led by Croatia Airlines, followed by easyJet, Volotea, SAS and others. — Top airlines at Split Airport by number of destinations served

What are the monthly or seasonal trends in passenger traffic at Split Airport?

Split Airport experiences strong seasonality, with summer months accounting for more than 50% of annual traffic and minimal activity during winter.

July 2025 saw the highest monthly traffic with 786,945 passengers, making it the busiest month in the airport’s history.
It was followed by August with 761,334, June with 581,583 and September with 561,394 passengers.
January and February recorded the lowest traffic with 35,479 and 36,042 passengers respectively.

Vertical bar chart of monthly passenger traffic at Split Airport in 2025, in thousands, showing a strong summer peak in July and August and low winter volumes. — Monthly passenger traffic at Split Airport, 2025

How many routes are there at Split Airport?Split Airport offers approximately 71 non-stop destinations.
These routes connect to 25 different countries and are served by around 35 airlines.
Its network expands significantly in summer to include numerous seasonal and charter routes.
Most routes are within Europe, reinforcing the airport’s role as a hub for leisure travel.
Route availability varies seasonally, with the broadest coverage during the summer months.

Which destinations are the most popular from Split Airport?

Amsterdam, Zagreb, and Frankfurt are among the busiest destinations, with European leisure destinations and domestic connections leading in traffic volume.

Amsterdam was the top destination in 2024 with 182,626 passengers, followed by Zagreb with 159,982.
Frankfurt ranked third with 158,346 passengers and London Gatwick had 152,290 passengers.
Rome Fiumicino completed the top five destinations with 148,500 passengers.

Horizontal bar chart of the top 10 destination airports from Split Airport in 2024 by passenger volume in thousands, led by Amsterdam, Zagreb and Frankfurt. — Top destinations from Split Airport by passenger volume, 2024

How much cargo does Split Airport handle annually?

Split Airport handles relatively small volumes of cargo, consistent with its focus on leisure travel rather than freight.

Cargo peaked at 866 tonnes in 2019 before declining during the pandemic.
In 2020, cargo dropped to 273 tonnes, reflecting the broader reduction in flights.
From 498 tonnes in 2014, cargo steadily increased until the 2019 peak.
The airport prioritises passenger traffic, with limited cargo capacity on narrow-body leisure aircraft.

How much revenue has Split Airport generated each year?

Split Airport earns over €60 million in annual revenue.

In 2024, revenues reached €68.9 million, a 7.5% increase from 2023; both 2023 (€64.1 million) and 2024 exceeded the pre-pandemic 2019 peak of €60.6 million.
Revenue previously peaked at €60.6 million in 2019 before falling 73.1% to €16.3 million in 2020.
Recovery followed, with revenues of €32.8 million in 2021, €56.0 million in 2022 and €64.1 million in 2023.

Vertical bar chart of Split Airport annual operating revenue from 2019 to 2024 in millions of euros, with a dip in 2020 and steady growth to a 2024 peak. — Annual operating revenue at Split Airport, 2019–2024

What are the main causes of flight disruptions at Split Airport?

Reactionary delays account for 75% of delay minutes, caused by late arrivals that lead to further delays.
Weather-related issues, especially summer thunderstorms, affect operations across the European network.
Air Traffic Control limitations during peak season also contribute to delays.
Other causes include airline-related problems such as technical faults, passenger handling and cargo processing delays.

What are the notable incidents at Split Airport?

1992: An Italian military transport plane was shot down near Sarajevo after departing Split on a humanitarian mission.
2007: A private aircraft crashed in Germany after listing Split as an intermediate stop.

References

Split Airport Operational Data · split-airport.hr
Airlines from Split Airport · flightconnections.com
Eurostat — Air passenger transport (avia_pa) · ec.europa.eu
Incidents at Split Airport · baaa-acro.com