Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Venice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Venice two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to VCE start from 06:35 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 29 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your IST to VCE flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Venice — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between IST and VCE:
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Palese Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight is ج.م. 3,741. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 9,109. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to VCE.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to VCE.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VCE instead:
Grab a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car and discover Venice and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Italy Car Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about 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 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Venice in January.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Venice, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IST to VCE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Venice, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel around 402 kilometres south to Rome to tick off its top sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
