Compare Venice flights

A two-three-hour flight from the UK, it’s tough to beat Venice for a swift romantic weekend away.

Many budget airlines now offer cheap flights to Venice, allowing you to compare prices and use the savings to splurge on holiday treats.

If you’re heading to the lagoon over peak season (June to October) or for the Carnival, you’ll be hard-pushed to find a bargain, but if you stick to the quieter months such as January and November, it’s a different story. Sometimes, you can pick up return flights to Venice from London for as little as £30.

Two airports serve the city, something that flummoxes tourists. When you compare and book low-cost flights to Venice, be sure to take note of the arrival airport.

Venice Marco Polo (VCE) is the main airport, located around six km (four miles) north of the city on the edge of the lagoon. If you fly to Venice Marco Polo, try to bag a seat on the right-hand side of the plane as the landing views are simply out of this world.

Venice’s second airport is Treviso (TSF), 42 km (26 miles) from the historic centre. Generally served by budget airlines such as Ryanair, it’s far smaller than its rival.

Getting to Venice from London is a piece of cake.

British Airways and easyJet operate direct flights to Venice Marco Polo from Gatwick, while British Airways flies non-stop to Marco Polo from both Heathrow and London City. EasyJet flies direct from Luton to Marco Polo.

Ryanair offers cheap flights to Venice Treviso from Stansted.

Put it this way, you’ll never be out of luck if you’re looking for a flight to Venice in 2023 from London. That first glass of fine Italian wine is practically within your grasp.

Beyond the big smoke, options are slightly more limited, but don’t let that dampen your appetite for adventure.

If you’re opting to touch down at Marco Polo Airport, easyJet and Jet2 offer low-cost flights to Venice from Manchester. EasyJet also operates cheap flights to Venice Marco Polo from Edinburgh and Bristol.

Ryanair flies non-stop to Treviso from Leeds Bradford, East Midlands and Bristol.

Keep your eyes peeled for 2023 flight deals. If you wait patiently you’ll soon find that a bargain rocks up on your doorstep (or desktop).

If you’re a nervous flyer or you’re not strapped into a strict timeframe, take the scenic route to Venice by hopping on the train. You’ll arrive into Santa Lucia, the only train station in the heart of the historical centre, which is a 15-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge.

Taking the Eurostar, you can travel from London to Paris, spend the night, and then speed onto Venice by high-speed train the following day.

Alternatively, save a little time by opting for the Thello sleeper train between Paris and Venice, or go ultra-slow on the EuroCity train through the gorgeous Swiss Alps.

There are all kinds of ways to ride the rails to Venice in 2023, just be prepared to pay more for the privilege.