Which airport is best for Hvar?

Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU). The fastest public-transport connection Routavio found from there takes about 1h 27m by bus, with 0 transfer(s).

What is the nearest airport to Hvar?

Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), about 42 km in a straight line. The closest airport is not always the quickest one to travel from.

Can you get to Hvar without a car?

Yes. Routavio found a public-transport route from the best airport by bus.

Do you need a ferry to get to Hvar?

Yes. A ferry crossing is part of the usual journey to Hvar.

How many airports serve Hvar?

Routavio compares 2 airports for Hvar and has verified a public-transport route from 2 of them.

How to Get to Hvar

View of Hvar — Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hvar is an island. Split is the gateway with catamarans to Hvar town and the car ferry to Stari Grad.

A ferry crossing is part of the journey

Quick answer

Best airport by total journey: Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), 1h 27m onward
Verified gateway airports: 2 of 2
Arrival point used for calculations: Hvar
Last data refresh: 15 Sept 2026

Gateway airports compared

Airport	Distance	Fastest onward	Transfers	Modes
Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU)	42 km	1h 27m	0	BUS
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV)	163 km	7h 2m	1	BUS + BUS

Full airport comparison for Hvar

Best routes from popular starting points

Split Saint Jerome Airport to Hvar: 1h 27m, 0 transfers
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport to Hvar: 7h 2m, 1 transfers

Best time to visit

The swimming season runs roughly June to September. May and October are usually warm enough for walking and much quieter. From November to March many ferries, buses and hotels run reduced schedules or close.

Getting around once there

Part of the journey is by boat. Check the last sailing of the day before planning a late arrival.
Routavio's journey times end at Hvar, the usual arrival point.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport is best for Hvar?: Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU). The fastest public-transport connection Routavio found from there takes about 1h 27m by bus, with 0 transfer(s).
What is the nearest airport to Hvar?: Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), about 42 km in a straight line. The closest airport is not always the quickest one to travel from.
Can you get to Hvar without a car?: Yes. Routavio found a public-transport route from the best airport by bus.
Do you need a ferry to get to Hvar?: Yes. A ferry crossing is part of the usual journey to Hvar.
How many airports serve Hvar?: Routavio compares 2 airports for Hvar and has verified a public-transport route from 2 of them.

Sources and method

Durable access facts come from operator and tourism-authority information. Journey times, transfers and prices are calculated by Routavio's route engine from operator timetables and flight data and refreshed nightly. An airport marked "not verified" is geographically plausible but Routavio has not yet confirmed a public-transport route from it.