Flying from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) out of here.
Venice Marco Polo Airport is located in Venice. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VCE.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to VCE.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to VCE flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as expected.
About Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near VCE and turn out the lights sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and explore beyond Venice's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
The centre of Venice is around 8 kilometres from Venice Marco Polo Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
At the moment, RM1,630 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,154. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to VCE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). July is when most people visit Venice. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to VCE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Venice
Start your Venice trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Venice Marco Polo Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Venice when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Saint Mark's Basilica followed by Canal Grande and St. Mark's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Venice. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you want to check out another major destination in Italy, consider Genoa, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Venice. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes are key highlights.