Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Venice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Venice one hour behind Helsinki.
Every week, there are 25 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 07:05 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:30 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HEL to VCE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport available through various airlines, flying to Venice (and then other parts of Italy) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HEL and VCE include:
Copenhagen Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
R 526 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,192. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to VCE.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that take off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VCE instead:
Pick up a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car and discover Venice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Italy Car Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks before you travel.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Venice in January.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Venice, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to VCE in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Venice. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 241 kilometres west of Venice. No trip is complete without experiencing Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
