Getting to Brač Island: Ferry, Airport, and Car Rental Options Split to Supetar Ferry: Schedules, Prices, and Travel Rules Makarska to Sumartin Ferry: When the Eastern Route Makes Sense Brač Airport (BWK): Flights, Transfers, and Rental Pick-Up Renting a Car on Brač vs Split Airport: Fees, Insurance, and Coverage Ferry & Airport Guide Getting to Brač Island: Ferry, Airport, and Car Rental Options Brač Island in Split-Dalmatia County is the largest island in Dalmatia, and the fastest way to reach its main town, Supetar, is the Jadrolinija car ferry from Split ferry terminal. The Split to Supetar crossing takes about 50 minutes, and Brač Airport (BWK) near Bol handles seasonal flights for travelers who want to avoid the ferry connection. Split to Supetar Ferry: Schedules, Prices, and Travel Rules The Split–Supetar ferry is the most used route to Brač, and Jadrolinija lists the crossing at about 50 minutes with higher frequency in summer than in winter. Ticket type Low season High season Jadrolinija's 2026 high season runs from June 28 to September 15, and the company states that departures increase to around 14 or more per day in peak summer. Children aged 3 to 12 receive a 50% discount, and children under 2 travel free. For the best boarding experience, travelers should reach the Split ferry terminal 30 to 60 minutes before departure, because weekend queues can be long in July and August. If you rent a car on Brač instead of taking a mainland vehicle, MB Rental says Brač-registered plates receive a 50% reduction on the vehicle portion of the ferry fare. Makarska to Sumartin Ferry: When the Eastern Route Makes Sense The Makarska to Sumartin ferry is the main alternative for reaching eastern Brač, and it is useful for travelers coming from Dubrovnik, the Makarska Riviera, or Central Dalmatia. The crossing takes about 1 hour, and the route is best suited to visitors who plan to stay in Sumartin, Selca, or nearby eastern villages rather than in Supetar. The route is less frequent than Split–Supetar, with roughly 3 daily departures in normal conditions, so advance timing is important. Brač Airport (BWK): Flights, Transfers, and Rental Pick-Up Brač Airport (BWK) is a seasonal airport between Bol and Pražnica, and official schedules have included flights such as Air Serbia from Belgrade, SkyAlps from Bolzano, Luxair from Luxembourg, and Croatia Airlines from Zagreb. The airport handles roughly 16,000 passengers per year, so it is much smaller than Split Airport (SPU). There are no permanent car rental desks inside Brač Airport, so local providers such as Felice Secondo, Rentamotorino, MB Rental, and Brattia Travel usually use meet-and-greet delivery outside the terminal. Travelers should book at least 24 hours in advance to ensure the vehicle is released on time. Renting a Car on Brač vs Split Airport: Fees, Insurance, and Coverage Renting on Brač is usually simpler than renting at Split Airport and ferrying a mainland car to Supetar, because many mainland suppliers charge an island fee or ferry-use supplement. Sixt, for example, has published an island travel fee of €7.85 per day with a maximum of €54.95 per rental, while Hertz has quoted about €2.00 per day. For a full breakdown, see our insurance and fees comparison A Brač pickup often reduces the friction because local firms such as MB Rental, Rent a Car Brač, and Felice Secondo know the island rules and typically include island-ready procedures. For budgeting, a foot-passenger ferry ticket at €6.50 plus a local car pickup in Supetar is often easier to compare against a mainland car rental with ferry surcharge. Once on the island, check our guides to driving distances on Brač and the best beaches and day trips to plan your route. Compare Brač Car Rental Deals