Travelling from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) departing from here.
Venice is 10 hours behind Melbourne. Venice Marco Polo Airport is located in Venice, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to VCE.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to VCE is a cinch. Whether you'd like to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A major stop when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Dubai Airport (DXB).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Reserve a hotel close to VCE if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport to central Venice takes around 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 46 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport, R 7,518 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from R 18,695. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to VCE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.
Locking in a cheap ticket from Melbourne to VCE couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has fallen.
Customise your trip using filters. Choose the total duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
February is the quietest time to travel to Venice. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Venice. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to VCE during then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 30ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 10ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
More about Venice
After locking in your flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Venice:
St. Mark's Square and Saint Mark's Basilica are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Venice must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Doge's Palace.
Complete your Venice trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Venice and explore on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
