Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) services over 13 million passengers every year despite only having one terminal building. It’s a dynamic airport with plenty of shops, restaurants, and facilities for the modern traveller. As the nearest airport to Venice, Italy, the airport welcomes multiple international airlines like British Airways, easyJet, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa.

Venice Airport Services
Accessibility for Travellers with Disabilities
Venice Marco Polo Airport follows European Commission Regulations for disabled passengers, ensuring that you’re fully catered for whether you have reduced mobility, a hidden disability, or require any other assistance.
Facilities include:
- Free disabled parking
- Private lounge dedicated to disabled passengers
- Wheelchairs of variable height
- Minivans for boarding and disembarking aircraft
- Audio amplification tools
For those with hidden disabilities, Venice Airport is part of the Sunflower Lanyard programme, which allows you to discreetly signal to airport staff that you may need extra support while navigating through the airport.
To book special assistance at Venice Airport, it’s best to contact your airline at least 48 hours before you travel. That way, everything will be organised before you arrive. There are also special assistance call spots at each of the car parks, and two within the terminal building.
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Baggage Services
Venice Airport lounges
Free Venice Airport WiFi
Venice Airport Parking
Venice Marco Polo Airport offers six car parks. Most allow the first 10 minutes of parking completely for free. If you require more time than that, it’s important to pre-book your Venice Airport parking before you arrive to ensure the best rates. Here’s a quick guide on what you can expect.
Short-term parking
First 20 minutes are free.
1 minute walk to the terminal building.
Prices start at €6 per hour.
Long-term parking
First 10 minutes are free.
5 available car parks including covered and uncovered options.
The furthest car park from the terminal (P6) is 5 minutes from terminal building.
*Ideal for stays longer than 3 days.
Disabled parking
Disabled airport parking at Venice Airport is available at the short-stay and P1 car parks.
Locate the assistance call spot at the car park to secure your parking badge.
Drop Off and Pick Up
The Venice Airport Meet and Greet section is located in the short-stay car park, in front of the main terminal building.
Prices start at €3.50 for 40 minutes.
Venice Airport – Live Arrivals
Venice Airport – Live Departures
Terminal Information
Venice M Polo Airport has one terminal building split over three floors – Ground Floor, Level 1 and Level 2.

Transportation options from and to Venice Airport
Learn moreBy Boat
Take a water taxi from the docks at Venice Airport for a unique 35 minute journey to the city.
*Departure on request at the docks, though delays are common.
By Bus
Take Bus 5 from outside Venice Airport to the city centre. The journey should take 25 minutes.
*Departure every 15 minutes.
By Taxi
Get a Venice taxi from the taxi stand outside the Arrivals Hall and arrive in 20 minutes.
For a guaranteed fully personalised service with zero wait times, you can book a private Venice airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
Drive to Venice city centre in 25 minutes.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Venice Airport
Buses and coaches
The bus terminal at Venice Marco Polo Airport is located outside of the Arrivals Hall, between exit 1 and 2.
Bus 5 to the city centre is available between 04:00 and 01:00 every day. You can purchase tickets from the ACTV website.
You can also take coaches to nearby destinations like Padua, Portogruaro, and various Alpine resorts from the following operators:
Water taxis
Taxis and private transfers
Venice Airport – Nearby Hotels






Practical Information
Opening Hours
Venice Marco Polo Airport: 04:00-00:00
Venice Airport Shops: 06:00-00:00
Venice Airport Food and Drink: 04:00-20:00
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
European Flights: 2 hours
Domestic Flights: 1.5 hours
Airport Codes
Venice Airport code: VCE
IACO code: LIPZ
Contact Information
General information: +39 (041) 260 6111
Airport email: Online form
Lost property: Lost baggage and property contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Marco Polo Airport?
Marco Polo Airport (Venice) is located 8 km away from Venice city centre. By taxi, the journey takes around 20 minutes.