# Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

> Venezia (VE), IT · 7.5 km (4.7 mi) northeast of Venice city centre

Web: https://airport.flights/airport/vce
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/vce.json

## Facts

- **IATA**: VCE
- **ICAO**: LIPZ
- **Timezone**: Europe/Rome
- **Runways**: 1
- **Terminals**: 1
- **Passengers**: 11.3M/yr
- **Official site**: https://www.veneziaairport.it/en_gb

## Overview

## Welcome

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) offers a unique transition from air to water with its water docks acting as a gateway to San Marco and other parts of Venice. Located 7.5 km northeast of the city, VCE serves as more than just an airport; it's the prologue or epilogue to your Venetian experience. With a single Terminal (T1), frequent flyers navigate this compact yet crowded airport, leveraging their travel acumen to avoid long taxi queues and high-priced private launches. It's about squeezing the most scenic water ride or grabbing a hearty meal before hitting the lagoon.

## At a glance

Handling 11.3 million passengers annually, VCE, while compact, sees heavy traffic, especially during peak tourist seasons. With just one runway and Terminal T1, the airport hosts airlines like Alitalia, Lufthansa, and Air France. Being a critical hub to Venice, most activities are centralized within T1, which can feel crowded during the summer and cruise-ship influx days.

## Terminals & layout

Venice Marco Polo's single terminal houses all the amenities needed for pre-flight comfort or post-flight recovery. The terminal includes restaurants like Culto Caffè e Cioccolato and Ristorante Da Mario, though foodies may find these options lack the flair of Venice's culinary offerings. Duty-free outlets like Dufry and Heinemann provide a last-minute shopping escape with local delights like prosecco and grappa featured prominently.

## Getting to and from the city

Transport options abound from VCE to Venice. Direct access to water transport via the Alilaguna boats provides a scenic 60-minute ride for around €15 to central Venice. For a quicker and cheaper journey, buses like ACTV Urban Line 5 ferry passengers to Piazzale Roma in 30 minutes for around €10. Private taxis remain an "eye-wateringly expensive" option, with pre-booking recommended during peak times. Alternatively, the ATVO Express Line cuts travel time to 20 minutes at a similar fare structure.

## Traveller essentials

Prepare for crowds in peak season, with passport control and check-in often spilling into busy periods, so allow 2-3 hours for processing, depending on your destination. Seating areas in the terminal are limited, as are power outlets; consider bringing a power bank. Reliable and fast Wi-Fi can be hard to find amid peak congestion.

## Dining & shopping highlights

The dining scene within T1 includes familiar chains like McDonald’s and Briccocafè, along with Italian offerings such as Puro Gusto and Gelateria. On the shopping front, aside from duty-free staples, retail options include high-end boutiques like Liu Jo and Bottega Veneta. For affordable essentials, stock up at Relay or Hudson News before heading to the more expensive Venetian islands.

## Lounges

The Marco Polo Lounge located in the Schengen area offers respite for €40, though it’s been noted to get crowded by mid-morning. Frequent flyers recommend using it for showers or quick refreshments. The Aspire Executive Lounge is an alternative, though reviews suggest that both lounges offer more reading material and continental breakfast-style nibbles than full meal spreads.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** For a budget-friendly ride, use the ACTV orange Alilaguna boats and prebook online to skip the pier queue.

- **Time:** Allow 10–13 minutes for the walk from arrivals to the water pier, more if it’s crowded and you're hauling luggage.

- **Local:** Skip the airport food court, and instead, purchase regional products like prosecco or grappa at duty-free before leaving.

- **Quiet:** Find tranquility and views in the hidden seating areas upstairs along the side corridors, away from the main crowd.

- **Avoid:** If your flight departs early, stay in Tessera the night before rather than risk fog delays from central Venice.

- **Money:** Prebook land taxis or shared shuttles to sidestep lengthy taxi queues and exorbitant fares, especially during peak times.

- **Insider:** For intra-Schengen flights in summer, arrive at least 2 hours early due to unexpected security bottlenecks.

## Terminals (1)

- **Passenger Terminal** — Alitalia, Lufthansa, Air France, easyJet
  The terminal offers a range of amenities for travelers.

## Dining (20)

- **Autogrill Snack Bar** — T1
- **Baccaro** — T1
- **Bricco** — T1 · $$
- **Briccocafè** — T1
- **Café Marco Polo** — T1
- **Caffè Firenze** — T1
- **Ciao Ristorante** — T1
- **Culto Caffè e Cioccolato** — T1
- **DeCanto Wine Bar** — T1
- **Gelateria** — T1
- **Laguna Bar** — T1
- **McDonald’s** — T1
- **Naturaè** — T1
- **Puro Gusto** — T1
- **Ristorante Da Mario** — T1
- **RossoSapore** — T1
- **Rustichelli Mangione** — T1
- **Spizzico** — T1
- **Venice Bar** — T1 · $$
- **Wine Bar** — T1 · $$

## Lounges (10)

- **Aspire Executive Lounge** — Non‑Schengen, Priority Pass and airlines
- **Aspire Executive Lounge** — T1 · Mile On Air, High Pass, DreamFolks, Priority Pass
- **Corporate Lounge** — Terminal, airline and corporate
- **Fast Track Lounge** — Terminal, paid access
- **Lagoon Lounge** — Terminal, independent
- **Marco Polo Lounge** — Main Terminal · Schengen, Priority Pass and airlines · €40
- **Marco Polo Lounge** — T1 · Priority Pass, Day pass · €40
- **Non‑Schengen Business Lounge** — Terminal, airline business class
- **Schengen Business Lounge** — Terminal, airline business class
- **VIP Lounge** — Terminal, airline‑operated

## Shops (22)

- **Benetton**
- **Bottega Veneta**
- **Carpisa**
- **Dufry Duty Free**
- **Farmacia**
- **Furla**
- **Gucci**
- **Heinemann Duty Free**
- **Hudson News**
- **La Feltrinelli**
- **Liu Jo** — T1 · Fashion
- **Motta**
- **Pandora** — T1 · Fashion
- **Prada**
- **Relay**
- **Sunglass Hut**
- **Swarovski**
- **Tabacchi**
- **Veneto Wines**
- **Venice Duty Free**
- **Venice Souvenirs**
- **Victoria’s Secret**

## Parking (10)

- **Car Rental Parking** — Dedicated rental lot · 18/day, 18/hr
- **Executive Parking** — Premium parking · 37/day, 18/hr
- **Kiss and Fly** — Drop‑off area · 18/day, 18/hr
- **P1 Short Stay** — Short‑term parking · 37/day, 18/hr
- **P2 Multi‑Storey** — Covered parking · 37/day, 18/hr
- **P3 Long Stay** — Long‑term parking · 18/day, 18/hr
- **P4 Low Cost** — Economy parking · 18/day, 18/hr
- **P5 Motorcycle** — Motorcycle parking · 18/day, 18/hr
- **Park Bus** — Long‑stay shuttle parking · 18/day, 10/hr
- **Staff Parking** — Employee parking · 18/day, 18/hr

## Ground transport (30)

- **ACTV Aerobus** — Bus · About 25–35 minutes VCE–Piazzale Roma depending on traffic.[https://www.actv.it] · ACTV airport bus ticket around €10 one-way when purchased separately.[https://www.actv.it] · Roughly every 15–20 minutes during core hours.[https://www.actv.it]
- **ACTV Bus Line 15** — Bus · 20-30 min to Mestre
- **ACTV Linea Arancio** — Water bus · Often around 60–75 minutes from VCE to central Grand Canal stops depending on where you disembark.[https://www.alilaguna.it] · Standard Alilaguna airport fare, around €15 one-way.[https://www.alilaguna.it] · Typically every 30 minutes during the day.[https://www.alilaguna.it]
- **ACTV Linea Blu** — Water bus · Roughly 60–75 minutes from VCE to San Marco area on the blue line, depending on stops.[https://www.alilaguna.it] · Same general Alilaguna airport fare band, around €15 one-way to central Venice.[https://www.alilaguna.it] · About every 30 minutes for much of the day.[https://www.alilaguna.it]
- **ACTV Linea Rossa** — Seasonal water bus · Same airport Alilaguna fare level as other lines (around €15) when operating.[https://www.alilaguna.it] · Seasonal service with limited daily departures.[https://www.alilaguna.it]
- **ACTV Urban Line 5** — Bus · 30 min · €10 one-way when bought as the ACTV airport bus ticket; cheaper if used within certain integrated passes.[https://www.actv.it] · Every 20-30 min
- **Airport Shared Water Taxi** — Boat · Roughly 30–40 minutes from VCE to central Venice, similar to private taxis once underway.[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187870-i57-k10321287-Private_transfer_from_Venice_airport_to_hotel-Venice_Veneto.html] · Forum users report around €30–€35 per person for shared airport–city runs, depending on provider and group size.[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187870-i57-k10321287-Private_transfer_from_Venice_airport_to_hotel-Venice_Veneto.html] · Operates on-demand during main flight arrival periods, with departures as boats fill.[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187870-i57-k10321287-Private_transfer_from_Venice_airport_to_hotel-Venice_Veneto.html]
- **Alilaguna Water Transport** — Other · 60 min · Around €15 one-way from VCE to central Venice on standard lines.[https://www.alilaguna.it] · Every 30-60 min
- **ATVO Bibione Express** — Coach · Multiple daily departures during peak summer, sparse or none off-season.[https://www.atvo.it]
- **ATVO Line** — Bus · Varies by destination · Around €10 one-way for airport routes to Venice/Mestre, with round-trip discounts.[https://www.atvo.it] · Around every 20–30 minutes during most of the day on main airport routes.[https://www.atvo.it]
- **ATVO Caorle Express** — Coach · Seasonally scheduled; multiple daily departures in high season.[https://www.atvo.it]
- **ATVO Express Line** — Bus · 20 min · About €10 one-way VCE–Piazzale Roma, with slightly cheaper round-trip options.[https://www.atvo.it] · Every 30 min
- **ATVO Express Shuttle** — Shuttle · 20-30 min to Mestre
- **ATVO Lido di Jesolo** — Coach · Summer-season focused, with multiple daily buses in peak months.[https://www.atvo.it]
- **ATVO Mestre Centro** — Bus
- **ATVO Mestre Express** — Bus · Approximately 20 minutes to Mestre station in normal traffic.[https://www.atvo.it] · Around €10 one-way VCE–Mestre station.[https://www.atvo.it] · Around every 20–30 minutes during daytime.[https://www.atvo.it]
- **ATVO Treviso Express** — Coach · Approximately 70 minutes between Treviso Airport and Piazzale Roma.[https://www.atvo.it] · About €12 one-way Treviso–Venice per ATVO route information.[https://www.atvo.it] · Timed around low-cost carrier arrivals and departures with several services per day.[https://www.atvo.it]
- **ATVO Venezia Express** — Bus · Around 25–30 minutes in typical traffic.[https://www.atvo.it] · About €10 one-way VCE–Piazzale Roma.[https://www.atvo.it] · Roughly every 20–30 minutes during the day.[https://www.atvo.it]
- **Car Rental** — Other
- **NCC Chauffeured Car Service** — Other
- **FlixBus** — Coach · Highly route-dependent; Venice–Ljubljana runs are often around 3–4 hours.[https://www.flixbus.com] · Promo fares from as low as €5–€15 on many routes from Venice area, depending on demand and booking time.[https://www.flixbus.com] · Varies by route, from 1–2 buses per day to several per day on popular corridors.[https://www.flixbus.com]
- **FSBusitalia** — Bus · 30-40 min
- **GoOpti** — Other · Approximately 3–4 hours Venice–Ljubljana, depending on pickups and traffic.[https://www.goopti.com] · Dynamic; forum posts report deals as low as ~€20–€25 per person Venice–Ljubljana when booked early, with higher prices close to departure.[https://www.goopti.com] · On-demand shared transfers scheduled around passenger demand rather than fixed headways.[https://www.goopti.com]
- **NCC Chauffeur Service** — Other
- **NOMAGO** — Bus · Roughly 3.5–4.5 hours from Venice area to Ljubljana, depending on route and border conditions.[https://www.nomago.eu] · Indicative fares around €25–€35 one-way VCE–Ljubljana reported by users and search results.[https://www.nomago.eu] · Limited daily departures rather than high-frequency service.[https://www.nomago.eu]
- **People Mover** — Automated shuttle · About 2–3 minutes between Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma.[https://www.avmspa.it/it/content/people-mover] · Around €1.50 per ride according to local transport info.[https://www.avmspa.it/it/content/people-mover] · Roughly every 8–10 minutes during operating hours.[https://www.avmspa.it/it/content/people-mover]
- **Private Water Taxi** — Boat · Roughly 25–35 minutes from the airport dock to hotels in central Venice.[https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/61s9xg/best_way_from_marco_polo_airport_to_venice/] · Forum reports cluster around €110–€140 per boat from VCE to central Venice, depending on time of day and hotel location.[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187870-i57-k8474444-Alilaguna_or_water_taxi-Venice_Veneto.html] · Operates on-demand throughout the day and evening; availability may reduce late at night.[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187870-i57-k8474444-Alilaguna_or_water_taxi-Venice_Veneto.html]
- **Taxi Service** — Taxi · 20-30 min · On demand
- **Cooperativa Artigiana Radiotaxi** — Taxi · 30-40 min
- **Trenitalia Bus Link** — Bus

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: For a budget-friendly ride, use the ACTV orange Alilaguna boats and prebook online to skip the pier queue.
- _Time_: Allow 10–13 minutes for the walk from arrivals to the water pier, more if it’s crowded and you're hauling luggage.
- _Local_: Skip the airport food court, and instead, purchase regional products like prosecco or grappa at duty-free before leaving.
- _Quiet_: Find tranquility and views in the hidden seating areas upstairs along the side corridors, away from the main crowd.
- _Avoid_: If your flight departs early, stay in Tessera the night before rather than risk fog delays from central Venice.
- _Money_: Prebook land taxis or shared shuttles to sidestep lengthy taxi queues and exorbitant fares, especially during peak times.
- _Insider_: For intra-Schengen flights in summer, arrive at least 2 hours early due to unexpected security bottlenecks.