Venice airport (VCE)

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), opened on 31 July 1961, is the most important airport in the Veneto region and one of the busiest in Italy. It serves the metropolitan area of Venice–Mestre–Padua and operates domestic and international flights to destinations in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and North America.

Official Website: veneziaairport.it

Telephone: +39 041 260 9260

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Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal, operating from 4:00 am to 12:00 am. Outside operating hours, staying inside the building is only permitted with a flight ticket for the following day or with special authorisation.

Annual Traffic (2024): 11.6 million passengers.

Information Points

There are general information desks on the Ground Floor (public Arrivals hall) and on the First Floor (Departures area).

Additionally, a tourist information office run by Venezia Unica can be found opposite entrances 2 and 3 on the Arrivals level, with limited opening hours (generally until 7:00 pm).

 Location

The airport is located 12 km (7.5 miles) by land and 10 km (6 miles) by water from the city of Venice, near the village of Tessera.

Parking services at Venice airport (VCE)

The facility offers around 6,000 parking spaces, 2,000 of which are covered, with solutions to suit the duration of your trip. It is recommended to book online to obtain discounted rates. All car parks are equipped with video surveillance.

Parking Areas

• Speedy Park (Short Stay): Outdoor area located right in front of the terminal, offering 10 minutes of free parking.
• P1: Multilevel covered car park located just 190 metres from the terminal, accessible in 2 minutes on foot via a covered walkway with moving pavements. Ideal for protecting your vehicle from the elements.
• IL MILIONE: Covered car park with exclusive access by reservation only. Located 190 metres from the terminal.
• P2: Outdoor car park located 170 metres from the terminal, accessible in 2 minutes on foot.
• P3: Outdoor car park situated 290 metres from the terminal, with a walk of approximately 4 minutes.
• P4: Outdoor car park located 400 metres from the terminal, accessible in 5 minutes on foot via a covered walkway with moving pavements.
• P5: Outdoor car park located 200 metres from the terminal, with a 4-minute walk.
• P6: Outdoor car park situated 350 metres from the terminal, a 5-minute walk away.

Check rates and make an online reservation.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Marco Polo Airport is committed to ensuring an accessible and comfortable travel experience for all passengers. Passengers with reduced mobility or any other special assistance needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent of their requirements at least 48 hours before their flight’s departure. This will allow the airport and the airlines to arrange the appropriate assistance.

Services and Facilities for Passengers with Reduced Mobility

• Personalised Assistance: Trained staff are available to assist passengers from the moment they arrive at the airport, throughout check-in procedures, security and passport controls, and up to boarding and disembarking the aircraft.
• Call Points: Specific call points are located both inside and outside the terminal to request assistance.
• Terminal Accessibility: The terminal features lifts, ramps and accessible automatic doors.
• Adapted Toilets: All toilets are equipped to be accessible for people with reduced mobility.
• Parking Areas: Free and reserved parking spaces are available in all car parks for vehicles displaying the European disabled parking card. To benefit from free parking, the card and the flight ticket must be presented at the parking information office on the ground floor of P1.
• Wheelchairs and Specialised Equipment: The airport provides wheelchairs and vehicles equipped with lifts to facilitate boarding and disembarking the aircraft.
• Tactile Paths and Signage: Tactile paths and appropriate signage are available to help orient passengers with visual impairments.