Flying from Venice to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know
Venice's main base, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Venice to Istanbul Airport (IST).
The average duration of a direct Venice to Istanbul Airport flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Venice.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 9:15am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from VCE to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 7:55pm.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Venice to IST.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Get there in one go from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Nonstop flights from Venice to Istanbul Airport (IST) are available from here.
When leaving from VCE, you can catch a direct flight from Venice to Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from VCE to IST.
Travelling from central Venice to VCE takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Venice Marco Polo Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Venice to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
78% of flights that take off from Venice Marco Polo Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
You can arrive at TSF from central Venice in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 32 kms (20 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Venice to IST flight? Check in to a hotel near Venice Treviso Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Venice Treviso Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73%.
About Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Venice to Istanbul Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near IST:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Venice to Istanbul Airport flight.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Istanbul. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Currently, £41 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Venice to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £98. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Venice to IST.
The best month for finding cheap Venice to Istanbul Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Venice to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Istanbul. August is when most people book flights from Venice to Istanbul Airport (IST), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Venice to IST plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Venice to Istanbul Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Venice to Istanbul Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kms (140 miles) southeast of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.
Any journey through Türkiye (Turkey) wouldn't be complete without a stop in Adapazarı. Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 153 kms (95 miles) east of Istanbul.