Perfect choice for a small group of travelers who like to travel on a budget.
3 seats
3 bags
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Perfect choice for small groups who like to travel in style and comfort.
4 seats
4 bags
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Excellent choice for bigger groups who want the best value and comfort for their money.
8 seats
8 bags
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Ideal choice for large groups who need a lot of space and want to travel in the same vehicle.
16 seats
16 bags
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Need a transfer between Split Airport and Zadar Airport? Book your split airport taxi in advance and your Go Shuttle driver will be waiting at the agreed pickup point with your name sign the moment you're ready. A private transfer from Split Airport to Zadar Airport with Go Shuttle covers the 116-kilometre coastal highway between the two airports in just 1 hour 16 minutes — door-to-door, fixed price, no connections and no shared vehicle stops.
The Split Airport to Zadar Airport transfer is a popular route for travellers on multi-destination Croatian itineraries — flying into Split, exploring central Dalmatia, then continuing north to the Zadar archipelago before flying home. It's also frequently used by sailing crews repositioning between the two coasts, tour groups moving between destinations, and business travellers connecting between northern and central Dalmatia. Whatever your reason for travelling between the two airports, Go Shuttle makes the connection seamless.
Split Airport to Zadar Airport
The transfer between Split Airport and Zadar Airport follows the Jadranska magistrala — the historic Adriatic coastal highway that connects the length of Dalmatia in a single unbroken road. Leaving Split Airport, your driver heads north past Kaštela Bay and through the Trogir area before continuing into the Šibenik region and the broader northern Dalmatian hinterland. The route covers the full central Dalmatian coast in 1 hour 16 minutes.
The landscape changes character along the way — from the busy Kaštela Bay coastline near Split, through the fortress-studded approach to Trogir, into the quieter karst plateaus and occasional sea views of the Šibenik region, before the road opens onto the broader northern Dalmatian coastal plain approaching Zadar. The Šibenik channel — the dramatic deep-water inlet where the Krka river meets the Adriatic — is visible briefly as the road crosses north of the city.
Zadar Airport (ZAD) is located in Zemunik Donji, approximately 8 km east of Zadar city centre. It serves a wide range of European destinations and is the main gateway for the northern Dalmatian coast, the Zadar archipelago, and the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Your driver will bring you directly to the departure drop-off or arrivals area at Zadar Airport — 1 hour 16 minutes after leaving Split Airport.
💡 Travel tip: The Split Airport to Zadar Airport transfer is ideal for open-jaw itineraries — flying into Split, spending days in central Dalmatia (Split, Hvar, Brač, Makarska Riviera), then transferring to Zadar Airport for the flight home while exploring the northern Dalmatian islands (Pag, Kornati, Dugi Otok) or Plitvice Lakes en route. Go Shuttle can also arrange a stop in Šibenik or Vodice if you want to break the journey — just mention it when booking.
Whether picking up at Split Airport arrivals or your accommodation, your driver is waiting with your name sign at the agreed time
From Split Airport (SPU) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) in 1 hour 16 minutes — no connections, no shared stops, direct transfer
We track incoming flights at Split Airport in real time — and plan your Zadar Airport drop-off timing to ensure you arrive with time to spare
Fly into Split, explore Dalmatia, fly home from Zadar — we specialise in multi-destination Croatian itinerary transfers
Break your journey with a stop in Šibenik or Vodice en route — mention it when booking and we'll plan the timing around your Zadar departure
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup — no penalties, no questions asked
One fixed fare between both airports — fuel and tolls included, no meter surprises on a 116 km inter-airport journey
Reserve your inter-airport transfer in minutes — no card details needed, pay the driver on arrival at Zadar Airport
Every Go Shuttle booking from Split Airport to Zadar Airport includes:
Vehicles & Capacity
All vehicles are modern, clean, and air-conditioned. For the 1h 16min inter-airport journey, the Comfort Car or Van is recommended for groups of three or more.
Pickup & Drop-off
When booking, provide your Zadar departure flight number and time so your driver can plan the optimal pickup time to ensure you arrive at Zadar Airport with sufficient time to check in.
Every way to travel between the two airports — compared honestly
There is no direct public transport between Split Airport and Zadar Airport. Here's a frank comparison of every realistic option:
Duration: approximately 1 hour 16 minutes
Price: from 150€ per vehicle (not per person)
✓ Pros:
✗ Cons:
💡 Best for: All travelers with a flight to catch at Zadar Airport.
Duration: 3 hours – 4 hours 30 minutes (multiple connections required)
Price: approx. €15–€25 per person
✓ Pros:
✗ Cons:
💡 Best for: Solo budget traveler with plenty of time before their Zadar departure.
⚠ Warning: Do not use public buses for tight airport connections. A missed flight is a far greater cost than a private transfer.
Duration: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes – 1 hour 30 minutes
Price: €40–€90/day + fuel + one-way drop-off fee
✓ Pros:
✗ Cons:
💡 Best for: Travelers who have already rented a car for their stay and need to return it at a different airport.
All transport options at a glance — price, duration, and reliability
| Transport Option | ⏱ Duration | 💶 Price | ✓ Reliability |
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Private Transfer
RECOMMENDED
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~1h 16min | from 150€ per vehicle |
★★★★★
Excellent
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Public Bus
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3h – 4h 30min | €15–€25 per person |
★☆☆☆☆
Poor
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Rental Car
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~1h 20min | €40–€90+/day + one-way fee |
★★★☆☆
Good
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For anyone making a flight connection between Split Airport and Zadar Airport, a pre-booked private transfer is the only sensible choice. Public buses require multiple connections and take 3–4.5 hours — more than three times longer than a direct private transfer. A missed flight at Zadar costs far more than any transfer fare. At 1 hour 16 minutes direct, with timing planned around your Zadar departure flight, Go Shuttle is the fastest, most reliable, and most cost-effective way to make this inter-airport connection.
Book in under two minutes — no credit card required:
Book your Split Airport to Zadar Airport transfer today — it takes less than two minutes and no payment is required in advance. Whether you're connecting between airports on an open-jaw itinerary, repositioning for a Zadar-based charter, or moving a group between destinations, Go Shuttle gets you from Split Airport to Zadar Airport in 1 hour 16 minutes.
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If you need the return journey — flying into Zadar and transferring to Split Airport — Go Shuttle covers that route too. Book your Zadar Airport to Split Airport transfer together with this booking and a 5% discount is automatically applied — no voucher code needed.
