Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Venice is two hours behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from IST to VCE start at 06:45 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:10 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IST to VCE flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Venice (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between IST and VCE include:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
At the moment, $105 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $216. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to VCE by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to VCE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near VCE:
Travel at your own speed with a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and find adventure across Venice and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport to central Venice has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Venice. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to VCE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Venice. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.