Arriving in Venice by Air

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ABOVE: Look to the left, beyond Marco Polo Airport's control tower, and you'll see Venice's historic center across the Venetian Lagoon.

From Venice Marco Polo Airport

Alitalia, KLM, and other major airlines fly into Marco Polo Airport, also known as Venice International Airport (airport code: VCE), which is 6 km or 4 miles from the city on the Venetian lagoon.

When you've claimed your baggage, go to the money-exchange window and buy euros. Better yet, use the Bancomat (ATM), where you're likely to get a better exchange rate. (But read my Europe for Visitors article on ATM conversion fees before you leave home.)

Next, follow the signs outside the terminal doors to the Alilaguna water bus (see step-by-step directions with photos). Purchase a Venice airport boat ticket to the Piazza San Marco or any of several other stops in the historic center. (See my Venice Airport Boat article for details.)

Alternatively, you can ride an ATVO or ACTV airport bus to reach the Piazzale Roma.

If you prefer a cab, figure on paying €30-40 for a land taxi to the Piazzale Roma or €90-100 for a water taxi to your hotel. Another possibility is an Airport Link transfer by shared water taxi, which costs about double the price of an Alilaguna airport-boat ticket.

It's also possible to book private transfers that include someone to meet you in the arrivals terminal, porterage service, and a van or car to the water-taxi pier. We can't vouch for specific firms from personal experience, but this company (which we found through a Google search) offers a full range of private transfer options if you're willing to pay the price.

For more detailed information and links to transportation services, read these articles:

• Venice Marco Polo Airport

• Venice Airport Boat

• Venice Airport Buses

• Venice Water Taxis

• Venice Airport Hotels

• How to Reach the Alilaguna and Water Taxi Piers
  (step-by-step directions with photos)

• Important tip: If you're departing from Venice's Marco Polo Airport at the crack of dawn, read our article about Early Flights from Venice Airport.

From Treviso Airport

Ryanair and Transavia (formerly Basiq-air) use Treviso Airport, which is about 30 km or 19 miles from Venice. Arriving and departing flights are served by special buses. For details, see these articles:

• Ryanair airport bus

• Transavia airport bus

• Treviso hotels

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