Flying from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 31 minutes.
Venice Marco Polo Airport is located in Venice. Operating on the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Venice.
The busiest route is from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Choose from 59 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from VCE to IST is the 09:30 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 20:20 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from VCE to Istanbul.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Nonstop flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is where you'll step off the plane.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul.
If you have a passport from Italy and want to travel to Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Venice, VCE can be reached in about 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near VCE? If you've booked an early flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul is ر.ق. 246. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 480. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from VCE to Istanbul, reserve your trip 4 months before your departure.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from VCE to Istanbul at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month for a trip to Istanbul. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from VCE to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.
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