Flying to Ancona is perhaps one of the best option for reaching Croatia. There are daily ferry/catamaran services to Split run by four operators during summer, and there are even regular services in off-season. During the summer months, there are also ferry routes to some of the islands such as Hvar and Vis.

Even if there are no direct ferry routes to your final destination, there are many local ferry routes from Split. If you're planning on reaching somewhere on the Croatian mainland, you can also travel by bus.

Ancona - Split by Ferry
Two ferry operators run overnight services on this route all year round: Jadrolinija and SMC Ferry.

SNAV operates a fast, 4.5-hour catamaran service during summer (mid June to mid September).

Ancona - Zadar by Ferry
Jadrolinija operates this route several times a week all year round.

Mia Tours operate summer services; also to Bozava on the island of Dugi Otok.

SNAV operates a fast, 2.45-hour catamaran service during summer (mid June to mid September).

Ancona - Stari Grad (Hvar) by Ferry
SMC Ferry run this route a few times a week during summer (mid July to mid August).

Ancona - Vis by Ferry
SMC Ferry run this route twice a week during summer (mid July to mid August).

Flights from the UK to Ancona
Ryanair have flights from London Stansted and Liverpool

Useful Travel Links
Ancona Airport Information on getting to/from the airport
Trenitalia Train timetables for journeys within Italy