Flying from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): What you need to know
Venice is ten hours behind Melbourne. Venice Marco Polo Airport is located in Venice, which is in 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. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VCE.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to VCE even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is an option when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to VCE flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
About Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near VCE and hit the lights earlier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Venice and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight.
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.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport is R 7,492. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,968. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to VCE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). June is the most popular month to visit Venice. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
Before locking in your Melbourne to VCE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Venice, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Venice
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Venice right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
Canal Grande and Saint Mark's Basilica are just two of the big attractions to add to your Venice itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to St. Mark's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Venice has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 241 kilometres west of Venice, a trip to Milan will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Venice, Genoa is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.
