Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
Venice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Venice one hour ahead of Faro.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FAO to VCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. These are the top stopovers between FAO and VCE:
Stuttgart Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight is R 927. A return ticket right now is R 2,327. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FAO to VCE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Faro Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the flights that depart from Faro Airport, 76.66% land on time at their destination.
Faro Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Faro Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near FAO:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Reserve a hotel close to VCE if you're taking a late Faro Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and venture far and wide through Venice and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
From Venice Marco Polo Airport, Venice is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Venice based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FAO to VCE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Venice. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.