Marco Polo Airport in Venice, known by its Italian name "Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo," is a crucial international airport terminal in Italy that connects Venice with domestic and international flights.
Venice has two international airports: the venice marco polo airport (vce) and venice-treviso airport (tsf). Located 8 kilometers north of the city, marco polo airport is the main airport where major airlines arrive. It is the closest airport to venice and operates the most flights.
The airport is named after the merchant marco polo, originally from venice and considered one of the first europeans to travel to china.
WHERE TO PARK AT VENICE AIRPORT
At Venice Marco Polo International Airport, there are several parking lots where you can park your car. Keep in mind that driving in venice is impossible due to the lack of traditional streets, so leaving your car in a parking lot during your stay is the best option.
Park p1 - airport indoor parking location: just 2 minutes from the terminal. rates:
- first 10 minutes: free
- up to 2 hours: 13.00 euros
- up to 12 hours: 23.00 euros
- up to 24 hours: 33.00 euros
park p2 - outdoor long-term parking
location: just 2 minutes from the terminal
rates:
- first 10 minutes: free
- up to 2 hours (or fraction): 14.00 euros
- per day (or fraction): 28.00 euros
- up to 7 days (or fraction): 140.00 euros
- from the eighth day, each additional day (or fraction): 18.00 euros
park p3 - long-term parking
location: just 2 minutes from the terminal
rates:
- first 10 minutes: free
- per day (or fraction): 25.00 euros
- up to 7 days (or fraction): 125.00 euros
- from the eighth day, each additional day (or fraction): 20.00 euros
park p4 - outdoor long-term parking
location: 5 minutes from the terminal
rates:
- first 10 minutes: free
- per day (or fraction): 25.00 euros
- up to 7 days (or fraction): 125.00 euros
- from the eighth day, each additional day (or fraction): 20.00 euros
park p6 - outdoor long-term parking (online reservation only)
location: 5 minutes from the terminal
rates:
- first 10 minutes: free
- per day (or fraction): 18.00 euros
- up to 7 days (or fraction): 100.00 euros
- from the eighth day, each additional day (or fraction): 15.00 euros
speedy park - outdoor long-term parking
location: just 1 minute from the terminal
rates:
- first 10 minutes: free
- up to 2 hours (or fraction): 14.00 euros
- per day (or fraction): 28.00 euros
- up to 7 days (or fraction): 140.00 euros
- from the eighth day, each additional day (or fraction): 18.00 euros
short term (short-term parking)
location: just 1 minute from the terminal
rates:
- first 10 minutes: free
- first hour (or fraction): 6.50 euros
- each additional hour: 3.00 euros
special note: the 10-minute free period has a limit of 3 accesses. From the fourth entry (cumulative sum for short term and speedy park) on the same day, an additional fee of €18 (multiple access fee) will be applied to the published parking rates.
how to get to venice airport
marco polo is the best-connected airport in venice. It is located on the mainland, 8 kilometers from venice. You can reach it from anywhere as it is very well connected, with options including bus, taxi, or even water taxi!
Tourist Attractions Near the Airport
The closest places to Venice Marco Polo International Airport are:
- Murano (5.4 km away)
- Torcello (6.1 km away)
- Burano (6.3 km away)
- Cannaregio (6.5 km away)
- Ca’ Pesaro (7.1 km away)
How to Reach Venice Airport by Taxi or Car
To arrive by taxi, you can choose between a conventional taxi or a water taxi. The conventional taxi is cheaper than the water taxi since the water taxi, despite being quite an experience, can cost more than €120. However, it is a great option for groups as it can accommodate up to 10 people. Some hotels offer airport transfer services, so ask your accommodation if this option is available.
Traveling by car in venice is uncommon because there are no streets, making traffic impossible, and you would need to park your vehicle in a parking lot. Nonetheless, to reach the airport by car, just follow the same route as the bus, heading to san giuliano via via della libertà, and then to tessera following the signs directing you to the airport.
How to Reach Venice Airport by Public Transport
To get to Venice Marco Polo International Airport by public transport, you have several options: bus or Alilaguna.
- bus no. 5: covers the airport - piazzale roma route with several stops and takes between 30 and 45 minutes. It costs €8 per trip.
- atvo bus: this bus operated by the atvo company is faster than the conventional one because it makes no stops, going directly to the airport from piazzale roma. Without stops, it takes only 20 minutes and also costs €8. Tickets can be purchased at the airport in the offices or machines in the arrivals terminal.
- alilaguna: this is a water bus departing from st. Mark's square. It costs €15 and operates all day long.