Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Venice: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Venice jetting off from here.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Venice, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) are the chief entry points.
Venice is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you board your Rio de Janeiro to Venice flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as December? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Venice
To pick up cheap Rio de Janeiro to Venice flights, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Venice throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Rio de Janeiro to Venice flights.
Flying from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to find a Rio de Janeiro to Venice flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is about 13 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Venice? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport:
79% of flights taking off from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is approximately 8 kilometres from central Venice. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Book a hotel close to VCE if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Venice. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and experience more of Venice and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Venice flight.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
The centre of Venice is about 26 kilometres from Venice Treviso Airport (TSF). Once your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Venice has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to TSF. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Venice:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Venice Treviso Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from RentSmart24, Noleggiare or Sicily by Car and be off and running.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at TSF can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Venice
March is the quietest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Venice, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Venice based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to Venice ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Venice in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
More about Venice
After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Venice, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Venice:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Grand Canal, Centro Storico di Venezia and Saint Mark's Basilica are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Venice itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Venice will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres south of Venice, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.