United Airlines Launches Direct Split–New York Flight: What It Means for Croatia Travelers

United Airlines launched the first-ever direct flight between Newark (EWR) and Split Airport (SPU) on 1 May 2026. Flying 3x weekly on a Boeing 767-300ER, this route cuts journey times from the US to Dalmatia to under 10 hours.

United Airlines launched the first-ever direct flight between Newark (EWR) and Split Airport (SPU) on 1 May 2026. Flying 3x weekly on a Boeing 767-300ER, this route cuts journey times from the US to Dalmatia to under 10 hours. Historic First: United Airlines Touches Down in Split: On 1 May 2026, a Boeing 767-300ER wearing United Airlines livery touched down at Split Airport (Sveti Jeronim / SPU) to a traditional water-cannon salute from the airport fire brigade — marking the ve Flight Details: Schedule, Aircraft & Cabins: **Route:** Newark Liberty (EWR) ↔ Split Airport (SPU)

**Flight number:** UA305 (EWR→SPU) / UA306 (SPU→EWR)

**Terminal at EWR:** Terminal C

**Season:** 30 April – ~5 September 2026

**Frequency:** 3× we From Split Airport to the City, Islands & Beyond: Split Airport (SPU) is located in Kaštel Štafilić, approximately 19 km (12 miles) northwest of Split city centre. Here are your main transfer options:

**Bus (cheapest): ~€5–8**

Pleso bus runs regular