Flying from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Hop on a direct Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 35 minutes.
Venice Marco Polo Airport is located in Venice. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:45am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from IST to VCE is with Turkish Airlines at 6:10pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to VCE.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) are available from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top airline operates departures from IST.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Turkish Airlines between IST and VCE.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) flight ticket with departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). See if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to VCE with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
Pegasus attracts the most bookings on the SAW to VCE route.
With 77.14% of services arriving as planned, Pegasus is the top on-time carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport.
You can arrive at SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to VCE flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Consider booking a hotel near VCE if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car and explore Venice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Italy Car Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport to the centre of Venice is about 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport is $94. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $275. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to VCE.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Venice. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to VCE flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Venice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Venice right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
Your Venice visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Saint Mark's Basilica, Canal Grande and St. Mark's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Venice is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, a trip to Milan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're eager to discover another side of Italy, head for Genoa, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Venice. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes are the start of reasons to visit.