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SPU Split Airport
Split Airport (IATA: SPU, ICAO:LDSP) is located in the the city of Split, Croatia. It is the primary international airport serving Split and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+385(0)21203589

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IATA Code

SPU

ICAO Code

LDSP

Name

Split Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Croatia (HR)

City

Split

Latitude

43.5388985

Longitude

16.2980003

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+385(0)21203589

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International Air Freight Gateway

Split Airport (SPU) Air Freight Guide

Split Airport, identified by IATA code SPU and ICAO code LDSP, serves Split and the central Dalmatian coast of Croatia. The airport is located in Resnik, approximately 19 km from Split, on the west side of Kaštela Bay, within the Kaštela area and extending toward Trogir. Its operating profile is strongly influenced by Croatia’s tourism season: passenger capacity and scheduled connectivity can become highly constrained during the European summer peak. For cargo, our platform treats Split Airport as a regional international gateway primarily suited to time-sensitive shipments moving through scheduled passenger-aircraft capacity, airline interline arrangements and truck-air connections. We coordinate the carrier, handling agent, customs broker and final delivery plan rather than assuming that every service is available directly at the airport.

Airport	Split Airport
Codes	IATA: SPU \| ICAO: LDSP
Location	Split, Croatia; airport area associated with Kaštela and Trogir
Coordinates	43.5388985, 16.2980003
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal daylight-saving changes may apply

Key Highlights

Seasonal capacity profileSummer passenger demand can affect available belly capacity, booking lead time and handling congestion.

Regional gatewayUseful for Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the wider Dalmatian service area, subject to road and ferry connections.

Connection-led cargo modelMany shipments may require an airline hub connection or truck-air solution rather than a nonstop freighter movement.

Tourism-linked demandUrgent hotel, marine, event, retail and maintenance supplies may require careful peak-season planning.

Shipment-specific acceptanceDangerous goods, perishables, live animals and oversized pieces require advance carrier and handling confirmation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team confirms the actual handling chain before booking because warehouse access, cargo acceptance windows and special-cargo equipment can vary by airline, ground handler and operating season.

General cargo handling: Standard shipments are arranged through the nominated airline and its appointed ground-handling channel; acceptance must be confirmed against the flight and aircraft type.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: We request written confirmation of cool-room availability, transfer exposure, packaging requirements and maximum handover time before accepting pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables.
Dangerous goods: DG acceptance is carrier-specific. Our team checks the applicable IATA DGR classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and airline approval before tender.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export, import or transit clearance is coordinated with the responsible customs broker and handling facility; a bonded or customs-supervised process should never be assumed without confirmation.
Oversized and special shipments: Piece dimensions, gross weight, loading method and aircraft limitations are reviewed in advance. Charter, trucking or an alternative Croatian gateway may be more suitable when regular capacity is restricted.

Routes & Transit Times

European connections: Split Airport has international passenger connectivity and is an important focus location for Croatia Airlines. Actual cargo routing, available destinations and operating periods must be confirmed for the requested date.
Hub routing: Shipments may move through a European airline hub using interline or airline-partner arrangements. The total transit time depends on connection protection, transfer handling and customs status.
Truck-air alternatives: For destinations or cargo types not accepted directly at Split Airport, our team may compare road feeder service to another Croatian or European gateway, balancing linehaul time, handling risk and total cost.
Seasonal variability: Summer congestion, aircraft changes, weather, ferry or road conditions and limited weekend handling can affect the planned schedule. Transit estimates are provided only after carrier confirmation.

Our platform does not promise a fixed flight, frequency or transit time until the airline, handling agent and customs route have accepted the shipment in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Split and the central Dalmatian coast, including the Kaštela–Trogir area, with onward delivery planning for coastal towns and islands where road-ferry coordination is required.
Tourism and hospitality supplies: Time-critical hotel equipment, replacement parts, retail goods, promotional materials and event supplies are common use cases, especially before and during the summer season.
Marine and industrial support: Spare parts, ship-maintenance components, tools and urgent technical materials may require precise delivery appointments and consignee availability.
Perishables and healthcare: Seafood, food products, laboratory material and medical shipments may be handled when packaging, temperature control, documentation and airline acceptance are confirmed in advance.
Consumer and e-commerce cargo: Apparel, electronics and consolidated parcels can move through airline or road-air networks, subject to customs data quality and capacity.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off planning: The effective cargo cut-off is set by the airline and handling agent, not simply by the published passenger departure time. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline and builds in time for screening, documentation and customs release.
Export and import documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, consignee details, customs information and any required permits must match the physical shipment. Incorrect HS data or consignee information can delay clearance.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled cargo, live animals, human remains, valuables and oversized pieces require advance disclosure and written acceptance. Hidden or undeclared special cargo is not acceptable.
Delivery and collection: Receiving hours, vehicle access, identification requirements, storage charges and consignee appointment rules must be checked before dispatch. Island deliveries need additional road-ferry planning and should not be quoted as airport-to-door only.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date and Incoterms before requesting a firm routing.
Book earlier for July–September movements and other high-demand periods. Ask for a protected connection and confirm whether the shipment will move as direct air cargo, interline cargo or truck-air cargo.
Use airline-compliant packaging with clear piece marks, consignee contact details and handling labels. For temperature-sensitive goods, provide the required temperature range and contingency instructions.
For urgent AOG, marine, medical or hotel-supply cargo, provide a delivery deadline and after-hours contact. Our team can compare Split Airport with alternative gateways when capacity, customs timing or special handling is unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Split Airport handle international air freight?

International air freight can be arranged subject to the selected airline, operating schedule, ground handler, customs status and cargo characteristics. Our platform verifies acceptance before issuing final booking instructions.

Is a direct freighter service available for every destination?

No fixed freighter coverage should be assumed. Cargo may move on passenger-aircraft capacity, through an airline hub or by road-air service. We check the actual routing for each shipment date.

How should I ship dangerous goods through Split Airport?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, quantity, package details and shipper’s declaration where applicable. The carrier must approve the shipment before tender, and airline-specific restrictions may apply.

Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through Split Airport?

They may be accepted when the airline and handling chain confirm the required temperature-control process. Our team checks packaging, handover timing, storage capability, transfer exposure and delivery arrangements before booking.

What is the best option if summer capacity is full?

We compare an earlier departure, a hub connection, road feeder service or another regional gateway. The decision is based on cargo urgency, customs requirements, total transit time, ferry or road conditions and cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location description and time-zone information are based on the supplied airport record for Split Airport. Current operating schedules, cargo acceptance, handling windows, special-cargo capability and customs procedures are operational variables and must be rechecked against the relevant carrier, handler and authorities before shipment tender.

Airport operator and local airport information: split-airport.hr
Airline and scheduled connectivity reference: croatiaairlines.com
Croatian civil aviation regulatory reference: ccaa.hr
Croatian customs and customs-procedure reference: carina.gov.hr
International air transport standards and cargo terminology reference: iata.org

The cited domains are provided for verification of current airport, airline, regulatory and industry information. No unsupported cargo-terminal dimensions, throughput figures, guaranteed schedules, handling fees or fixed transit times are presented.