Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Arriving passengers disembark via jet bridges or airside buses, proceeding through passport control where applicable, followed by baggage reclaim and customs.

• Schengen arrivals follow signs straight to the baggage reclaim area on the ground floor.
• Non-Schengen arrivals must clear passport control before entering the baggage reclaim hall.
• Eligible EU, EEA, and Swiss passport holders can use automated e-gates when active.
• Baggage reclaim status is displayed on overhead screens above the carousels on the ground floor.
• Pass through customs after retrieving luggage, choosing the green channel for nothing to declare or the red channel for declaring goods.
• The arrivals exit leads into the main public hall, offering ground transport desks, currency services, and access to land and water transport walkways.

• Train

  Express Bus (ATVO / ACTV)

  Direct express buses run frequently from outside the arrivals terminal to Piazzale Roma, the primary road terminal in Venice.

  Time:

  roughly 20-30 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €10

• Bus

  Public Water Bus (Alilaguna)

  Scheduled water buses depart from the airport dock (Darsena) and connect to major stops across Venice, Murano, and Lido.

  Time:

  roughly 60-90 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €15

• Taxi

  Water Taxi

  Private motorboats operate from the airport dock directly to private docks or canals near hotels.

  Time:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €120-€160

• Taxi

  Land Taxi

  Metered taxis located outside arrivals transport passengers to Piazzale Roma or mainland destinations like Mestre.

  Time:

  roughly 20-25 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €40-€50

Flight connections are managed within the single terminal building, while rail transfers require a short bus connection to the mainland rail network.

• Schengen-to-Schengen transfer passengers can usually proceed directly to departure gates without leaving the airside area.
• Non-Schengen connecting passengers must pass through passport control and security re-screening before proceeding to their gate.
• There is no direct train station at the airport; frequent express buses connect the terminal to Venezia Mestre railway station.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout all public areas of the terminal.

• Select the official airport Wi-Fi network on your device.
• Access requires completing a quick registration page on your web browser.
• The connection provides standard internet access suitable for messaging, email, and browsing.

Banking, cash machine, and currency conversion facilities are located on both ground floor arrivals and first floor departures.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) dispensing Euros are positioned near the ground floor arrivals exit.
• Currency exchange desks are located in the baggage reclaim hall and the main landside terminal.
• Credit and debit card payments are universally accepted for transport tickets, taxis, and terminal services.

Food and beverage outlets are distributed across landside and airside zones, offering Italian snacks, coffee, and casual dining.

• Landside arrivals features cafes offering espresso, pastries, and sandwiches for arriving passengers.
• Airside departures includes full-service Italian dining, pizza outlets, and quick-grab food options.
• Drinking water fountains are located near main restroom clusters in the airside lounge area.

An airport lounge is available on the upper level of the airside departures area.

• The Marco Polo Lounge is situated on the second floor past security screening.
• Entry is available to eligible airline business class passengers, status holders, and pay-per-use visitors subject to capacity.
• Facilities include quiet seating zones, Wi-Fi, food buffets, and flight information monitors.

Accommodation options are available within walking distance or a short drive from the airport complex on the mainland.

• An airport hotel is located roughly 500 metres from the terminal building, accessible on foot via a sidewalk.
• Multiple hotels are located in the neighboring village of Tessera, reachable in 5 minutes by taxi or local bus.
• For stays in central Venice, travellers must take airport transport to the historical centre first.

Baggage deposit and handling services are available in the main terminal complex.

• A left-luggage facility operates on the ground floor outside the main building near entry Gate 1.
• For delayed or lost checked baggage, contact your airline's ground handling desk located inside the baggage claim hall.
• Baggage wrapping services are positioned in the check-in area on the ground/first floor.

Facilities for families traveling with infants and young children are available across the terminal.

• Dedicated nursery rooms equipped with changing tables and nursing chairs are located in major toilet blocks.
• Strollers are permitted through security screening and can be taken to the boarding gate.
• A dedicated children's play space is situated in the airside departure hall.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Left Luggage Office
• First Aid Station
• Moving Walkway to Dock
• Airport Lounge
• Car Rental Desks
• Tourist Information

Local emergency number: 112 (National Emergency), 118 (Medical)

• Dial 112 for all general emergencies requiring police, fire, or immediate assistance in Italy.
• A airport First Aid post (Pronto Soccorso) is stationed on the ground floor for medical emergencies in the terminal.
• Lost passport cases should be reported to the Polizia di Stato office in the terminal before contacting your national embassy.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Venice Marco Polo Airport Official PortalOfficial airport source
• Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli - Italian CustomsGovernment source
• ACTV Official Public TransportOfficial transit source
• ATVO Express Bus OperatorOfficial transit source
• Ministero della Salute - Italian Health MinistryGovernment source