Flying from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): What you need to know
Planning your flight from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) begins with finding the right airport to kick off your journey from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are your main options in London.
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct London to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight.
Venice Marco Polo Airport is located in Venice. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), with 33 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from LHR to VCE is the 6:05am British Airways option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 8:40pm with British Airways.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to VCE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) operate from here.
British Airways is a popular airline that operates direct flights from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport departing from LHR.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and VCE is British Airways.
British Airways takes the lead in punctuality. A reliable 82.2% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) plane ticket from this hub.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London to VCE leaving from LGW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
EasyJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from LGW to VCE.
Fly with easyJet for the most punctual service. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport touch down as scheduled 83.23% of the time.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport get to their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Make it to your destination faster from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport are available from here.
Ryanair is one popular carrier that offers direct London to VCE plane tickets from STN.
The most frequently booked airline between STN and VCE is Ryanair.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.55% of the time.
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
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Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
From Venice Marco Polo Airport, central Venice is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
At the moment, R 321 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 572. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from London to VCE by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
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The best time to fly from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). June is when most people visit Venice. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your London to VCE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Venice
Start your Venice trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Venice Marco Polo Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Canal Grande, Saint Mark's Basilica and St. Mark's Square are essential stops on your Venice itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Venice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres west of Venice, a trip to Milan will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Genoa is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 290 kilometres southwest of Venice. No journey is complete without experiencing Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.
