Amsterdam to Split is a classic summer route to the Dalmatian coast, flown non-stop in about 2 hours 10 minutes when the seasonal service is running. In the warmer months you have a genuine choice of full-service and low-cost carriers; in winter the non-stops thin out and most travellers connect. Our latest fare check makes the summer picture simple: easyJet held four in five of the cheapest fares, and the cheapest fare on the whole route was a non-stop, not a connection. This guide covers who flies it, what a return actually costs in euros, and when to book.
Route: Amsterdam (AMS) → Split (SPU)
Distance: approximately 1,300 km (810 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 2h 10m
Direct flights: Yes (seasonal) — easyJet and KLM fly non-stop, mainly from spring to autumn, with multiple daily departures at the summer peak; Transavia serves the route too. In winter the non-stops largely pause and you connect via a European hub.
Fares from Amsterdam to Split (EUR)
Split is strongly seasonal: the coast is busiest and priciest from June to early September, eases in the May and late-September shoulder, and drops to a handful of connecting options in winter. Our own search bears the winter pause out — of the hundred cheapest fares, exactly one departed in November and none later. The table below tracks demand; for money, use the measured figures underneath it.
| Month | Demand |
|---|---|
| January | low (limited non-stops) |
| February | low |
| March | low |
| April | medium (service resumes) |
| May | medium (good value) |
| June | high |
| July | very high |
| August | very high |
| September | medium (good value) |
| October | low-medium |
| November | low |
| December | low-medium (holidays) |
Reference points from a live fare check on 5 August 2026 — the 100 cheapest economy returns, hand baggage only, for departures between August and November 2026. Fares ran €116–€638 with a median of €146, and four in five sat between €128 and €156. So about €145 is the going rate in late summer and autumn, and anything under €125 is a genuinely good return. The split by airline is stark: easyJet ran €116–€185, KLM €189 and up. We hold no recorded price observations for Amsterdam–Split, so no long-run average is claimed here.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (seasonal, about 2h 10m):
- easyJet — the price leader by a wide margin, holding 81 of the 100 cheapest fares in our check at €116–€185. Non-stop low-cost service in the summer season; headline fares are hand-baggage only.
- KLM — non-stop from Schiphol, and the full-service option: useful if you are connecting from a KLM long-haul or want a checked bag included. Expect to pay for it — its fares started at €189 in our sample, around 30% above easyJet. Some flights are operated by KLM Cityhopper.
- Transavia — KLM’s low-cost sister airline, with hand-baggage-only fares plus bag add-ons. It flies the route, but produced no fare among the 100 cheapest on the dates we checked, so price it rather than assume it undercuts easyJet.
One-stop (year-round, useful in winter):
- Croatia Airlines via Zagreb — the national carrier’s connecting option, handy when the seasonal non-stops aren’t flying.
- Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Munich, and Austrian via Vienna — comfortable one-stop routings that keep Split reachable outside the summer months.
- Ryanair via Dublin — worth naming only as a warning. These fares turned up at €119–€130, barely under the cheapest non-stop, on two separate tickets routing west to Ireland first. The journey took between 7 hours and a full day.
In peak summer the non-stops are almost always the cheapest and quickest choice, and our check confirms it: the outright cheapest fare on the route, €116, was a two-hour easyJet non-stop, while the cheapest connection cost €119 and took at least seven hours. In winter, when direct flights largely pause, a one-stop via Zagreb, Frankfurt or Vienna is the practical way to reach the coast.
When to book & how to save
- Book 2–3 months ahead for summer. July and August sell out early and prices only climb — the best fares go to those who book in spring.
- Travel in May, June or September for warm weather, swimmable sea and fares well below the July–August peak.
- Be flexible by a day or two — though on this route the gain comes from catching a cheap date, not from avoiding the weekend. Across our sample the midweek and weekend medians were within a euro of each other, while the cheapest and dearest easyJet fares were €69 apart.
- Watch the bag fees — Transavia and easyJet headline fares are hand-baggage only; add a cabin or checked bag and compare the all-in price against KLM’s included allowance.
- Consider nearby airports — if Split is pricey on your dates, a non-stop to Zadar or Dubrovnik (both a scenic drive down the coast) can occasionally be cheaper.
Arriving in Split
Flights land at Split Airport (SPU), actually near Kaštela and Trogir, about 25 km northwest of the old town. The cheapest way in is the public bus (line 37 towards Split, roughly €2–€5, around 50 minutes) or the airport shuttle bus timed to flights (about €8–€10 to the main bus station, roughly 30–40 minutes). A taxi to central Split runs around €25–€40. If you’re island-hopping, the ferry port and main bus station sit together on the harbour, an easy walk from the old town. Croatia uses the euro, so no currency exchange is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Split?
Yes, seasonally. easyJet and KLM fly non-stop from Amsterdam, mainly from spring to autumn with multiple daily departures at the summer peak, and Transavia serves the route as well. In our latest fare check easyJet held 81 of the 100 cheapest fares and KLM the next 12; Transavia did not appear at the cheap end. In winter the non-stops largely pause and most travellers connect via Zagreb, Frankfurt or Vienna.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Split?
The non-stop takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to Split and around 2 hours 20 minutes back — consistent across the ninety-odd non-stops we measured. A one-stop routing via a European hub in winter typically takes 4 to 6 hours in total, depending on the connection; the cheap Dublin self-transfers we found took far longer than that.
How much does it cost to fly from Amsterdam to Split?
In a live check of the 100 cheapest economy returns for departures between August and November 2026, fares ran €116–€638 with a median of €146. easyJet set the floor at €116; KLM started at €189. Our sample did not reach the July–August peak, which prices above this range.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Split?
September is the pick of the months we could price — it held 56 of the 100 cheapest returns, from €116, and the coastal weather is still good. May sits outside the window our check could reach, so we quote no figure for it, though it is traditionally the other shoulder-month bargain. Avoid July and August, which are the busiest and most expensive; winter is quiet but usually means a connection.
Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to Split?
Non-stop (seasonal): easyJet, which held 81 of the 100 cheapest fares in our check, KLM, which held 12 at noticeably higher prices, and Transavia, which flies the route but did not appear at the cheap end. One-stop (year-round): Croatia Airlines via Zagreb, Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Munich, and Austrian via Vienna. The low-cost non-stops really are the cheapest in summer — even the cheapest connection could not beat them.
Which airport do I fly into in Split?
You arrive at Split Airport (SPU), about 25 km northwest of the old town near Trogir. A public bus, timed airport shuttle or taxi will get you into central Split in roughly 30–50 minutes.
Do direct flights run in winter?
Mostly no. The Amsterdam–Split non-stops are a seasonal summer service (roughly April to October). Outside those months the direct flights largely pause, and you’ll usually connect via Zagreb, Frankfurt or Vienna to reach Split.
How far in advance should I book?
For summer travel, book 2 to 3 months ahead — July and August fares climb steadily and the best seats go early. For the May or September shoulder there’s more flexibility, but booking a month or two out still gets the lowest fares.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Less than the usual advice suggests. Across our sample the midweek and weekend medians were within a euro of each other (€144 against €145), so the day of the week is not where the money is on this route. What does move the price is the date itself: the cheapest and dearest easyJet fares in the same sample were €69 apart. Shift dates, not weekdays.
Fare figures from a live flightlist fare check on 5 August 2026 and from current airline schedules — always check the live fare before booking.
