Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Venice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to VCE start from 07:15 — the earliest with SWISS. The latest departure is at 17:50 with SWISS. Overall, you can choose from 23 weekly Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ZRH to VCE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SWISS offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Venice — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is SWISS.
SWISS ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ZRH to VCE flights, with 80.72% of services landing on schedule.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights leaving Zurich Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VCE if you have a late Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and find adventure across Venice and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport to the centre of Venice has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Venice. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport for August if you want to visit Venice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to VCE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Venice, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Journey around 402 kilometres south to Rome to check off its leading sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.