Direct flights to Venice

Venice, also known as a magnetic point for lovers, artists and poets, Venice is a magic city, which stretches across numerous small islands. It is often referred to as the city of "gondole", which are the means of transportation used to cross the numerous canals passing through the city.

Located in northern Italy, the beautiful city of Venice is one of Italy’s greatest treasures. Situated on the banks of the Adriatic Sea, the city of Venice was built on a malaria infested swamp with its origins dating back to 5BC. The floating city of Venice with its maze of canals and waterways is a feat of architectural brilliance with marble churches, stunning architecture and its many famous bridges.

How to get to Venice – direct flights

Packed with fascinating history and a wealth of invaluable works of art, it has a whole host of attractions which draw thousands of tourists every year. There are plenty of airlines flying into Venice from both Europe and North America. If you want to find some of the best options, please check out the links below with direct flights from both the US and other European cities.

Direct flights to Venice from North America

• Direct flights from New York (JFK) to Venice (VCE)
• Direct flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Venice (VCE)
• Direct flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Venice (VCE)
• Direct flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Venice (VCE)
• Direct flights from Montreal (YUL) to Venice (VCE)

Direct flights to Venice from other European airports

• Direct flights from Paris (CDG) to Venice (VCE)
• Direct flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Venice (VCE)
• Direct flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Venice (VCE)
• Direct flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice (VCE)
• Direct flights from Vienna (VIE) to Venice (VCE)

What to see in Venice

The heart of Venice is the Grand Canal which meanders through all of its districts. As well as the centre of Venice, the city also encompasses the islands of Murano famous for its glass making, Burano where they make lace and Torcello which is home to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta.

Venice is easily navigated by foot across the many bridges, piazzas and back streets or take a gondola ride for a relaxing way to see the city by foot. Must-see attractions in Venice include St Mark’s Basilica located in the famous St Mark’s Square, the gothic Doge’s Palace and the Campanile which has stunning views over the city and the lagoon.

To see some of Venice’s finest works of art, head to the Accademia Gallery which has displays from some of the great masters including Canaletto and Titian.

Searching for cheap flights to Venice

Popular for weekend breaks and romantic getaways, the best deals on cheap flights to Venice can usually be found if you travel mid-week and outside of the busiest times of year.

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Venice climate – what to expect

According to the Köppen climate classification, Venice has a Humid subtropical climate, with cool winters and very warm summers. The 24-hour average in January is 2.5 °C, and for July this figure is 22.7 °C. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly throughout the year, and averages 801 millimetres.