Flying from Rome to Venice: what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Rome's main airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Venice setting off from either of these.
When it comes to arriving in Venice, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is a primary hub. Another is Treviso Airport (TSF).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 7 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Rome to Venice. These two cities are in the same timezone (UTC+1).
The most popular route for flights from Rome to Venice is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). There are 78 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to VCE is the 09:20 ITA Airways service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 21:50 with ITA Airways.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Rome to Venice.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need a visa or passport to fly within Italy. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Make sure they're on your packing list after booking your cheap flights from Rome to Venice.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Rome to Venice, you can catch one from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Fly from FCO to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) without making any stops.
When taking off from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Venice with ITA Airways.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Rome to Venice with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 51 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rome to Venice? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Venice with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and Venice include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 42 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Rome to Venice, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Arriving in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is around 14 kilometres from central Venice. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
It typically takes 46 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Venice, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near VCE:
Treviso Airport (TSF)
After your flight from Rome to Venice has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Venice is approximately 40 kilometres from Treviso Airport (TSF).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 13 minutes.
After your flight from Rome to Venice, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to TSF. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Venice
C$47 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Venice. A return flight starts from C$97. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Rome to Venice by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Venice. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Venice
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Venice. To avoid the crowds, visit Venice in February.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Rome to Venice in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Rome to Venice in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Venice
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Venice, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Venice:
St. Mark's Square and Saint Mark's Basilica are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Venice to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Doge's Palace.
Complete your Venice trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Rome to Venice. Whether you're after a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.