SPLIT CITY GUIDE: SPLIT AIRPORT

Split airport was my first 'real' workplace and airport attendant my first real job. What was yours? I'm just curious. Isn't it interesting how many jobs we go through in our lives? How many roles?

Anyhow, that was all ages ago. These days I work in education not aviation, but I still love airports and airplanes. Aviation has a way of getting into your blood.

I have enjoyed seeing airport Split prosper through years. It has grown into a beautiful airport.







CITED FROM WIKIPEDIA: 


Split Airport (Croatian: Zračna luka Split; IATA: SPU, ICAO: LDSP), also known as Resnik Airport (Croatian: Zračna luka Resnik), is the international airport serving the city of Split, Croatia. It is located 19 km (12 mi) from Split, on the west side of Kaštela Bay, in the town of Kaštela, and extending into the adjacent town of Trogir.

In 2019, the airport was the second busiest in Croatia after Zagreb Airport handling 3.3 million passengers.[4] The airport was the busiest in Croatia in 2021 handling 1.57 million passengers, surpassing Zagreb Airport for the first time. It is a major destination for leisure flights during the European summer holiday season and an important seasonal base for Croatia Airlines that offers flights to European cities such as Athens, Frankfurt, London and Paris.


The first grass airfield was located in Sinj and the first commercial route was opened in 1931 by the Yugoslav airline Aeroput. It linked Zagreb with Belgrade through Rijeka, Split and Sarajevo, and maintained this route until the start of the Second World War.[5][6] These flights connected Split either by its Divulje seaplane station, or by the Sinj airfield.[5]

In the sixties, the airport was relocated from Sinj to Resnik. The new airport complex, designed by architect Darko Stipevski (Tehnika, Zagreb), was opened on 25 November 1966. The apron had dimensions of only 200 x 112 m and 6 parking positions with a planned capacity of 150,000 passengers. In 1968, passenger numbers already stood at 150,737 and in 1969 at 235,000. In 1967, the apron was extended for the first time to accommodate 10 aircraft.[7]

A new larger terminal building designed by architect Branko Gruica (Projektant, Mostar) was constructed and opened in 1979 to accommodate traffic for the 8th Mediterranean Games held in Split in September of that year.[8] The largest pre-war passenger numbers were achieved in 1987 totalling 1,151,580 passengers and 7,873 landings.[7]

In 1991, the passenger figures dropped to nearly zero, as the war in the former Yugoslavia broke out. In the years that followed, most of the traffic were NATO and UN cargo planes, such as the C-5 Galaxy, MD-11, Boeing 747 and C-130 Hercules. After 1995, the civilian traffic figures began rising again, and eventually surpassed the 1987 record in 2008.[7]

In 2005, the terminal got a major facelift by architect Ivan Vulić (VV-Projekt, Split) adding one more gate, the glass façade, as well as the award-winning Airport entrance structure consisting of steel/fabric "trees" illuminated by multi-colour LEDs.[9][10]

The new apron designed by Ivan Vulić, Ivan Radeljak and Mate Žaja was constructed in 2011 with a capacity slightly over the old one but with better security conditions.[11] The cost of this investment was €13 million leading to 34,000 m2  of new parking space for aircraft as well as space for future administrative works below the apron.[12] The lower level houses warehouses, workshops, offices and other objects that will support the new 34,500 m2, HRK 455 million terminal building that is being built next to it.[13][14] New apron features an unusual sound barrier on the south side which can be closed when an aircraft is close by and opened in all other times to allow for fairly unobstructed view of the Adriatic sea from the terminal building.

The airport's busiest time are the months of June, July and August due to a large influx of tourists for the European summer holiday period. Weekends are the busiest part of the week with more than 200 flights and some 50,000 passengers.[15]

On the grounds of the airport there are some 1000 olive trees.

Due to significant increase in passengers numbers, especially during the summer months, an expansion project was completed in summer of 2019, adding more than three times the floor space of the original terminal building and increasing the capacity to 5 million passengers per year. Original terminal has been refurbished and is still being used for some international departures, while check in, all domestic departures as well as both international and domestic arrivals including baggage claim is located in the new areas.

As a part of the expansion project, an enclosed bridge was built over the state road D409, taking passengers to the newly built parking lot, bus terminal and rental car facilities.

The decision not to include any jet bridges in the new expansion has been justified because of limited apron space as well as the fact that majority of the airlines at the airport are low-cost carriers.


Split Airport can be reached from Split (and Trogir, where indicated) by public buses:

  • Promet line no. 37 (Split-Airport-Trogir and Trogir-Airport-Split), terminating at the Sukoišan bus terminal in Split (about 10 minutes walking from the old town, and 20 minutes from the main bus/railway station), departing every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays[57]
  • Promet line no. 2 (Split-Strinje-Airport)[58]

The airport is also easily reachable by shuttles, taxis or private cars. Numerous car rental companies are available on the site.

A catamaran service between the airport and Split harbour is available every 90 minutes in the peak tourist season (15 July – 30 September) and with lower frequency through October.[59][60] Another line connecting the airport two additional times daily with Split harbour and Bol on Brač island is available from June to mid-September.[61]

The airport is linked onto the Split suburban railway with a Promet bus line running eight times daily between the nearest train station (Kaštel Stari) and the airport with a joint ticket.[62][63]

According to Split city administration plans, starting from 2025–6 the Split suburban railway will be extended to the airport.











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SOME OF YOU MIGHT REMEMBER THAT I HAVE: 
A) VISITED THIS PLACE BEFORE (READ HERE- HISTORICAL FORTRESS KLIS NEAR SPLIT)
I have visited this place and blogged about it last year as well. Naturally, I visited it in passing a few times in the past. Before the new road was build, you had to drive near Klis fortress to get to Split. I remember my parents would stop their car to enjoy the view a couple of times when I was a kid.  However, it is only in the recent years that I decided to explore this fortress more. I enjoyed the exploring very much as you can see. 
B) ILLUSTRATED THE OUTFIT I WORE FOR THAT VISIT (SEE MORE HERE)The medium for this fashion illustration is watercolour pencils and ballpoint pen on paper. The art brands (watercolour pencils and sketch-block) used are the same as in this post. You can buy most of my fashion illustrations here: IvanaKada.redbubble.com
C) AGAIN WORN THE SAME LONG SCARF AS A BELT (HERE) Was it intentional or not? I'm not even sure. Maybe it was intentional, maybe I remember how I liked seeing the wind play with this scarf and maybe it was just a coincidence. 




SPLIT CITY, SEPTEMBER 2021


SPLIT CITY SPRING STYLE 2021
SPLIT CITY SUMMER 2021
SPLIT CITY RESTAURANT DALMATINO 2021

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2. HOW TO FIND PHOTO WORTHY LOCATIONS IN SPLIT CITY?
3. VISITING SPLIT CITY IN WINTER TIME
4. A FLORAL DRESS FOR SIGHTSEEING SPLIT CITY
5. RESTAURANT ASIA, SPLIT CITY 
6. WHAT TO DO IN SPLIT CITY IN AUTUMN?
7. FEMININE STYLING & SUNSET IN SPLIT CITY
8. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SPLIT CITY
9. IS SPRING A GOOD TIME TO VISIT SPLIT CITY?
10. STROLLING SPLIT 3
11. WHERE THE SEA IS CRYSTAL CLEAR...
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13. SUNSET IN SPLIT CITY
14. WHAT TO WEAR FOR SIGHTSEEING SPLIT CITY?
15. IS DOMINUS CATHEDRAL TOWER WORTH THE CLIMB?
16. SUMMER ISN'T OVER YET IN SPLIT CITY
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18. WHY VISITING SPLIT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA?
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20. MUSTARD DRESS AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN SPLIT
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22. SPLIT CITY CENTRE AND A MIDI DRESS
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Comments

  1. Turgay Aksoy15 April 2023 at 00:44

    I love airports too. My first job was as a clerk in Lee Cooper shop. I was a salesman.

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  2. Vix15 April 2023 at 00:58

    I wouldn't say that I love airports, they're more of a necessary evil so I can escape from the UK.I have so much respect from flight attendants, having been customer facing in most of my jobs, I know how rude people can be.
    My first job? I was 16 and was paid to mark exam papers! xxx

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    1. Ivana Split16 April 2023 at 01:14

      My first one as a student was harvesting lavander.

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  3. camdandusler15 April 2023 at 02:24

    I love aiports, unlike the bus stations, the voice of the crowd is different, it is nice to wait calmly but determinedly.

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  4. MELODY JACOB15 April 2023 at 08:09

    I feel the same way about airports.

    https://www.melodyjacob.com/

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  5. Mica15 April 2023 at 13:52

    I love the necklace for a pop of red against the monochrome black! :) And you're right, that is a lovely airport! My first job was in a theme park, selling photos, haha!

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  6. J.P. Alexander15 April 2023 at 20:04

    Lindo look te mando un beso.

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  7. Express Yourself by Paola Lauretano16 April 2023 at 01:34

    Che bello shooting Ivana, amo gli aereoporti perchè adoro viaggiare!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  8. Polyester Princess16 April 2023 at 10:20

    My very first job was helping with the inventory of a bookshop.
    I haven't been to many airports, but Split's airport looks amazing. And amazingly clean too! xxx

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  9. Carolyna's world17 April 2023 at 06:51

    So modern and nice airport- I never was in Split - I have to change it cause it is beautiful city :-)
    Have a lovely day Ivana xx

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  10. Hey I'm With The Band18 April 2023 at 07:01

    This reflection is very interesting, of how many jobs we've been through... My first job was as a receptionist more than ten years ago.
    But about your post, I love the airport because it obviously reminds me of traveling, I love traveling by plane. It is one of the sensations that I like the most ♥

    https://www.heyimwiththeband.com.br/

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  11. Pablo Parra (Fungi)20 April 2023 at 01:34

    Hey Ivana, I liked that this blog post was slightly different in comparisson with other travel blog posts, but this is also part of the topic.

    This is such a modern airport and I like the way it is designed. It feels contemporary but cozy and comfortable at the same time. I didn't know that your first work was at an airport.... so interesting!
    Mine was at my old family convenience store :)

    Your post reminded me of traveling, I miss it so much but hopefully I'll be able to do it soon :)

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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  12. Astrology Jewelry and Tarot Pendants6 May 2023 at 02:20

    Looking gorgeous in black! Hope you're feeling as fabulous as you look! xxx

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