Croatia Airlines has commenced its seasonal service between Split and Istanbul, expanding its international offerings from Split Airport. The inaugural flight carried 77 passengers to Istanbul, with a return flight transporting 31. The airline offers a 20% discount on future purchases on the route. Direct service between Split and Istanbul will operate three times weekly until mid-October. Croatia Airlines plans to connect Split Airport to 21 international destinations this summer and increase that number to 28 during peak season, offering over 2,000,000 seats on 50 international routes.