Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Venice Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The police woke me from my half sleep no fewer than three times to check my passport and tickets. I should add that two of the times I was woken was by the same pair of policemen. -Damo
VCE Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what travellers have reported to us during their time at Venice Marco Polo Airport.
What to Expect
Venice Airport (code: VCE) consists of a small, relatively modern terminal building. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Economy class travellers can buy a pass to relax in two airport lounges; showers are available in one.
Sleeping in Venice Airport
The airport closes every night between midnight and 4:45 AM. However, if you arrive before the terminal closes, you can stay inside overnight. Airport staff are generally tolerant of overnight travellers, but you should expect to be woken by police or security so they can check your passport and tickets. The seating is limited for the number of travellers and airport sleepers. What does exist is standard wooden benches, so don’t expect much comfort. Many people choose to rest on the floor, but you’ll want a sleep mat or sleeping bag to provide much-needed cushion and warmth on the cold ground. Arrive early to get prime sleep spots. Otherwise, you’ll likely be surrounded by dozens of others looking for some shuteye. Here are good sleep spots that travellers have reported:
- Level 0 is darker and quieter than the more public areas.
- The entrance area may have some leather benches.
For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 4:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Overnight stays are permitted in the airport, but you must arrive before the building is locked for the night, and you should check in with airport security before bedding down for the night.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Venice Airport Hotels
Quick Facts
Nearest Hotel: Within 10 minutes from the airport
Sleep Cabins or Pods: Yes
Day Rooms: No
Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes (free and paid)
When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair gives you nightmares, there is good news for those who are looking to sleep at Venice Airport in comfort. There are a few sleep pods available inside the airport. For more traditional accommodations, several nearby hotels within a 10-minute drive from the airport provide airport shuttles.
Hotel inside Venice Airport
- Zzzleepandgo Sleep Pods – Four soundproof sleep pods have a bed, Wi-Fi, a flight status screen and electrical outlets. Location: Landside, Ground Floor, Departures Area, in front of check-in # 139. Rates: 9 € per hour.
Hotels near the airport
- Annia Park Hotel – Located 800m from the airport. Airport shuttle is available 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM. Travel time is approx. 3 minutes. If you are arriving at the airport, call +39 041 5415200 to request a pick-up. Airport pick-up location: wait inside Parking P2, near the white water tower. » Check Rates
- Bella Onda – Ten-minute walk to the terminal or free airport shuttle. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. » Check Rates
- Courtyard Venice Airport – Airport shuttle is available for a fee. The pick up is on the Arrivals Level, second lane, in front of gate B. » Check Rates
- Best Western Titian Inn Hotel Venice Airport – Airport shuttle is available for 15 EUR per room. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Venice, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Marco Polo Club – Location: Airside, 2nd Floor. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
- Exact Change Business Centre – Location: Landside, 2nd Floor. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Marco Polo Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
A reader tells us that water bottle refill stations are not available. (August 2024)
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules, with many opening as early as 5:00 AM and closing as late as 11:00 PM. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Food options include: Bricco Bar & Pizza • Cocktail Dream • Culto Cafe • Decanto Wine Bar • Gelato Di Natura • L’Orto • Pilsner Urquell Beer Lounge • Rustichelli & Mangione. Vending machines are available on the ground floor of the terminal.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Yes, available outside the Terminal, near entrance E on the ground floor. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Summer Hours) or 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Winter Hours). Fees: Not known.
Mobile Charging
There are multiple charging locations available on every floor of the airport.
Showers
Freshen up (and loosen those stiff muscles) with a shower before your flight. Shower facilities are located in the Marco Polo Club (pay-to-use lounge). See the Airport Lounges section for details.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at the airport for up to six hours. Connect to the “Venice Airport Free WiFi” network. Venice Marco Polo Airport’s official websites are accessible for free via WiFi or any of the airport’s internet terminals, which are located throughout the terminal.
Security & Safety
Airport staff generally tolerate overnight sleepers as long as you arrive before the airport technically closes at midnight.
At the time of this update, we have no recent reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Venice Marco Polo Airport. Still, a few older reports do mention homeless and non-traveller folks hanging out in the front of the terminal.
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside. on the ground floor • Airside, on the first floor.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby change facilities are available throughout the terminal, located near restrooms. Dedicated breastfeeding rooms can also be found in the following locations: Landside, Ground Floor (two locations) • Landside, First Floor (two locations).
Business Center – Travelex Business Centre Location: 2nd Floor (landside) Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Mon-Fri).
Chapel – Location: Airside, 2nd floor
Currency Exchange – You can change your money in these four locations:
- Landside, ground floor: MC Exact Change has 2 locations (1 location is open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and the 2nd location is open 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
- Airside: MC Exact Change, ground floor (Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM) • MC Exact Change, 1st floor (Hours: 5:30 AM – 11:30 PM)
Information Desk – It is not known if there is a dedicated information desk; however, landside, you will find a tourist desk that may be of assistance.
Luggage Wrapping – Safe Bag luggage wrapping is available landside on the 1st floor. Hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Rate: unknown.
Medical Services – The First Aid station is on the ground floor, airside.
Observation Decks – On the north side of the terminal (2nd Floor-airside) is the North Terrace, with views of the apron, parking area, hangar and cargo terminal. Access to the North Terrace is free and open to all passengers. The best view is from the South Terrace, where you can watch planes land and take off against the backdrop of the Venice skyline. The South Terrace is accessible only from the Marco Polo VIP lounge on the 2nd floor (airside) and is open only to lounge guests.
Pharmacy – Available. Locations: Beneserre (Airside, 1st Floor. Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM) • Pytho Garda (Landside, Ground Floor. Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM).
Postal Services – Drop off your last-minute postcards at the airport’s mailbox. Location: Landside, Ground Floor, Baggage Claim.
Prayer Room – A shared prayer room is available. Location: Airside, Floor 1, next to the Pharmacy.
Shopping – Aelia Duty Free shop is located airside on the 1st floor of the terminal. Hours: 6:00AM – 12:00AM. A good variety of retail shops are also available including a few magazine/convenience type shops, most of which can be found airside on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Smoking – There is a dedicated smoking room on the 2nd Floor, airside.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Venice and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there are several travel agencies with offices at the airport that can probably be of assistance. Blitz Exclusive S.A.S., Bucintoro, KSC Tour & Travels and KV Group are all located Landside.
Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by leaving the airport to do some sightseeing? Check out our Venice Airport Layover Sightseeing guide or explore Things to do in Venice on Tripadvisor.
Bus
Marco Polo Airport is served by several local bus lines. Bus tickets are sold at the Public Transport ticket office (in Arrivals), at automated vending machines near baggage carousels 3 and 5, and on ATVO and FS Busitalia buses (surcharge applies). For route information, visit the Venice Marco Polo Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are located on-site on the ground floor of the Arrivals area: AutoEuropa, Autovia, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto Rent, Maggiore, Noleggiare, Sixt and WinRent.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service on either a free or paid basis: Bella Onda • Best Western Titian Inn Hotel Venice Airport • Courtyard Venice Airport • Park Hotel Annia.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Motorboat
A water transport service is available from the Venice airport boathouse, connecting to Venice and the main Venetian islands (Murano, Burano, Lido). For more information, visit the Venice Marco Polo Airport website.
Taxi
Because most of the city is off-limits to automobiles, vaporettos (water taxis) are the more expensive but preferred way to travel around Venice. However, land taxis can be taken into the city as far as Piazzale Roma, where you can walk or take a vaporetto to your hotel or cruise terminal.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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