Travelling from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Venice.
You can choose from 33 weekly Venice Marco Polo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with British Airways is the earliest available. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your VCE to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into London (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is a leader in on-time performance for VCE to LHR flights, with 81.01% of its services landing as scheduled.
Handy information about Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
78% of flights that take off from Venice Marco Polo Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Venice Marco Polo Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Venice. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near VCE. Whether you have an early flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel close to LHR if you have a late Venice Marco Polo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to London in March.
Lock in your flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VCE to LHR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.