Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Venice is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of 21 weekly London Stansted Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
Your STN to VCE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Venice (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering STN to VCE flights, with 74.55% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and VCE:
Geneva Airport
Nice Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from STN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
London Stansted Airport is around 56 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Stansted Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VCE instead:
Explore without limits with a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and experience more of Venice and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Venice. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
September is the most popular month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Venice in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Stansted Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Venice, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STN to VCE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Venice. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Milan is another essential stop in Italy and is around 241 kilometres west of Venice. No journey is complete without seeing Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.