Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Venice is 1 hour 8 minutes.
Zurich (the location of Zurich Airport) and Venice are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is the most traveled route, with 32 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from ZRH to VCE is with SWISS at 21:40. Choose the first departure with SWISS at 07:15 if you want to get going early.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from ZRH to Venice.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can book a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Venice that touches down at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Take to the skies with SWISS. This airline offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Venice.
You can visit Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Switzerland. But before booking your cheap tickets from Zurich Airport to Venice, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Zurich to ZRH takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Venice, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Venice is 73 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 149 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ZRH to Venice, book your trip 10 months ahead of the departure date.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Zurich Airport to Venice. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from ZRH to Venice every day.
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Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is around 14 kilometres from central Venice. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
It takes around 46 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Zurich Airport to Venice. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VCE instead:
Treviso Airport (TSF)
After your flight from Zurich Airport to Venice has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Venice is approximately 40 kilometres from Treviso Airport (TSF).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near TSF. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from ZRH to Venice:
Best time to go to Venice
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Zurich Airport to Venice while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Venice, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Venice for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from ZRH to Venice in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Venice
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Venice right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Zurich Airport to Venice:
St. Mark's Square and Saint Mark's Basilica are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Venice must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Doge's Palace.
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