Travelling from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Split Airport.
Cologne and Split share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from CGN to SPU start at 04:50 — the earliest with Eurowings. The latest departure is at 20:45 with Eurowings. Overall, there are four weekly Cologne Airport to Split Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CGN to SPU flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Split (and then discovering more of Croatia!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cologne Airport to Split Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Eurowings.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier that operates CGN to SPU flights. An impressive 95.24% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Airport to Split Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CGN and SPU:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Split Airport (SPU)
At the moment, RM210 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Airport to Split Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM420. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CGN to SPU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Split Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)
74% of flights leaving from Cologne Airport make it to their destination on time.
Cologne Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cologne Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CGN:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
Reserve a hotel near SPU if you're taking a late Cologne Airport to Split Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Split Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car to explore Split and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Split Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to the centre of Split has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
Travel to Split during peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are typically higher. Or, plan your flights from Cologne Airport to Split Airport during low season for a slower pace and better deals.
Before locking in your flight from Cologne Airport to Split Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Split, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGN to SPU in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
You've visited Split, now it's time to discover other parts of Croatia. Travel around 257 kilometres north to Zagreb to check off its must-visit sights. From Park Maksimir to Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Rijeka is another well-known destination in Croatia and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Split. No trip is complete without seeing Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.