Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
Venice's timezone is UTC+1, making Venice one hour ahead of Southampton.
Leave enough time to make your SOU to VCE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Southampton Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SOU and VCE:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
At the moment, $146 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $242. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SOU to VCE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Southampton Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
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Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights taking off from Southampton Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SOU? If you've booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Reserve a hotel near VCE if you have a late Southampton Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car and explore Venice and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Italy Car Rent are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport to the centre of Venice has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Southampton Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Venice in January.
When reserving your flight from Southampton Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Venice, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOU to VCE in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Venice. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're looking to explore another side of Italy, consider Milan, roughly 241 kilometres west of Venice. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are key reasons to visit.