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You can fly direct with Edelweiss Air and Croatia Airlines. Average duration is 1h 25m
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $250 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Split (ZRH-SPU)

 
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ZRH  Zurich Airport-SPU Split Airport
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Price, demand and travel trends for Zurich to Split flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Zurich to Split with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Split?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Split, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Split?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Split at $257 round-trip.
  • October ($394) and July ($387) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 53% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Zurich to Split the cheapest?

Flights from Zurich to Split are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Zurich to Split flights

Low season

February
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

When to book flights from Zurich to Split

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Split based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Zurich to Split flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Zurich to Split?

    2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Split. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Edelweiss Air
    • Croatia Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to Split?

    Flights from Zurich to Split usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Split (SPU).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Zurich to Split flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Croatia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Zurich to Split?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zurich to Split.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Zurich to Split?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $250 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to $358 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Zurich to Split?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Zurich to Split?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Edelweiss Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to Split pass through?

    One-stop flights from Zurich to Split most commonly connect through:

    • Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Vienna Intl (VIE) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 5% of one-stop connections

    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to Split?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Zurich to Split route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $405, a difference of $87. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Zurich to Split?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Split route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 19 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Zurich to Split spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Split flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Zurich to Split?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Split:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 8:30 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 8:25 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 25m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Zurich to Split flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $354. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Zurich to Split?

    A nonstop flight from Zurich to Split takes 1h 25m, covering 462 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich to Split?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How does Edelweiss Air’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Zurich to Split flights?

    Edelweiss Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SWISS has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Split flights are:

    • Edelweiss Air: 72% on time
    • SWISS: 70% on time
    • Croatia Airlines: 63% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are on time 68% of the time on average.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Zurich to Split?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Zurich to Split?

    Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 49m, compared with 4h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 20m via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG).

  • What car rental options are available at Split Airport (SPU)?

    Split Airport (SPU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Avia Rent A Car
    · Sixt
    · CarWiz
    · Avis
    · Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Zurich to Split flight?

    Round-trip flights from Zurich to Split range from $283 to $444, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $283 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Zurich to Split flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $318 - about $87 less than Thursday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Zurich to Split trip for January. Fares historically average $257 round-trip in that month - typically $137 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Edelweiss Air is the strongest pick on this route. 72% of Edelweiss Air flights from Zurich to Split arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 68%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 19 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $250 round-trip on this route - about $108 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Split?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Split Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Split

Monday

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Tuesday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Wednesday

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Thursday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Friday

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Saturday

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Sunday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

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Split to Zurich

Monday

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Tuesday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Wednesday

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Thursday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Friday

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Saturday

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Croatia Airlines,Edelweiss Air

Sunday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

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