Flying to Ancona is perhaps one of the best options for reaching Croatia. There are daily ferry/catamaran services to Split run by three 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 Croatian 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 so it is advisable to take a ferry to here and then take a connecting one. If you're planning on reaching somewhere else on the Croatian mainland, there are good bus connections from Split as well.

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

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

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

Ancona - Stari Grad (Hvar) by Ferry
Blue Line Ferries run this route once a week during from the end of July to end of August.

Ancona - Vis by Ferry
Blue Line Ferries run this route once a week during August.

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

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