Cheap flights from Split to Istanbul from $113 SPU → IST, SAW
Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $171 with Croatia Airlines, 6 Dec – 27 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $113 with Air Serbia, 5 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $113, Air Serbia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $171, 6 Dec to 27 Dec
- Usual return price
- $175 to $380
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $169 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Croatia Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $175 to $380.
Cheapest return found recently
$171
6 Dec – 27 Dec · Croatia Airlines
Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:30 p.m. · Return leaves 9:30 p.m. · 4 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$171
6 Dec – 27 Dec · Croatia Airlines
Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:30 p.m. · Return leaves 9:30 p.m. · 4 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$171 6 Dec – 27 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$169 17 Dec – 10 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $159 to $351.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates from 16 Nov to 29 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 21-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
178 fares on 11 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 16 Dec | $421 | easyJet | Split Airport (SPU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 27 Dec | $171 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 17 Dec | $190 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $169 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 | $179 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $377 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 | $169 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 23 Jan 2027 | $383 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $429 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $238 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 | $239 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $169.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia, easyJet.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $143 to $173.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$113
5 Jul 2027 · Air Serbia
Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 3:20 p.m. · 11 h 20 min trip
1 stop · via Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) · 9 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$186
29 Nov · Croatia Airlines
Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:30 p.m. · 2 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$113 5 Jul 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $84 to $132.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates from 25 Nov to 14 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
69 fares on 15 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | $143 | easyJet | Split Airport (SPU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $198 | Pegasus Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | stops unknown | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $131 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $145 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec | $115 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $147 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $182 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $182 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $169 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $149 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jul 2027 | $113 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jul 2027 | $147 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Jul 2027 | $143 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Aug 2027 | $147 | Air Serbia | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Aug 2027 | $177 | Croatia Airlines | Split Airport (SPU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
July 2027 is the cheapest month — from $113.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Serbia, Croatia Airlines, easyJet, Pegasus Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Split to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 6 Dec – 27 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 5 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Split to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $288 | $264 | +73% | 28 |
| 7–13 days | $264 | $237 | +58% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $280 | $171 | +68% | 27 |
| 30–59 days | $169 | $165 | +1% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $167 | $159 | Cheapest seen | 41 |
| 90–179 days | $268 | $204 | +61% | 10 |
| 180+ days | $302 | $237 | +81% | 12 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $131 | $116 | +17% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $184 | $158 | +64% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $112 | $85 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
| 30–59 days | $136 | $84 | +21% | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $141 | $106 | +26% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $133 | $106 | +19% | 34 |
| 180+ days | $123 | $107 | +10% | 37 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Zadar → Istanbul
118 km from Split
$407
$236 more than flying from Split
16 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 · ZAD → IST · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Mostar → Istanbul
112 km from Split
$139
$26 more than flying from Split
18 Jan 2027 · OMO → IST · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Zadar → Istanbul
118 km from Split
$205
$92 more than flying from Split
16 Dec · ZAD → SAW · 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Dec – 27 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Split to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $171 with Croatia Airlines, 6 Dec to 27 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $169 with Croatia Airlines, 17 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $175 to $380.
How much is a one-way flight from Split to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $113 with Air Serbia, 5 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $143 to $173.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Split to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $169, 17 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. July 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $113, 5 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Split to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Split to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $171 with Croatia Airlines, 6 Dec to 27 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $186 with Croatia Airlines, 29 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Split to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Croatia Airlines on 29 Nov, takes 2 h 10 min from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Serbia on 5 Jul 2027, takes 11 h 20 min with 1 stop, including a 9 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Split to Istanbul?
Between 16 Nov and 29 Jan 2027, Croatia Airlines has the cheapest return on 7 of the 11 departure dates we hold, Air Serbia on 3 and easyJet on 1. Between 25 Nov and 14 Aug 2027, Air Serbia has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 15 departure dates we hold, Croatia Airlines on 6 and easyJet on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
