Flying from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Venice.
Each week, there are 59 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, opt for the 09:30 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:20 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your VCE to IST flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is Rs17,204. A return ticket right now is Rs35,381. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from VCE to IST.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Venice Marco Polo Airport, data shows 75.29% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Venice Marco Polo Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Venice. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to VCE:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider booking a hotel near IST if you're on a late Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Istanbul in February.
When booking your flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from VCE to IST sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you want to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key reasons to visit.