Venice Flights Starting at C$287

Every so often you'll see a building or monument listed as a World Heritage Site, but impressively enough, the entirety of the city of Venice has earned this label. Maybe it's because the city is named after an ancient tribe that inhabited the area back in 10th century BC. Or maybe it's because the city was central to the most important artwork from the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. Whatever the reason, you can rest assured that flights to Venice, Italy, which come in through Marco Polo Airport (VCE), will result in one of the most inspirational and enjoyable vacations you can imagine. And, when you book your stay in the City of Bridges through Travelocity, you’ll have enough extra money to explore every canal of this magical city.

Transportation from VCE

Don't be fooled into thinking your trip won't be first-class just because you found cheap flights to Venice, Italy. In fact, the epic nature of your journey becomes immediately apparent when you see your transportation options from the airport. You can literally take a water bus from the airport to other areas of Venice. This means hotels near Marco Polo Airport aren't essential, but they can still be helpful. This is because you also have the option of traveling by train, bus, or taxi when leaving the airport. With these options, you'll enjoy the benefits of the flights to Venice that locals have been enjoying all along.

Hotels Near VCE

As soon as your Venice flights land, you are going to want to jump in the closest gondola and float to your hotel as quickly as possible. Even though the airport is across Laguna Veneta from downtown, it’s just a short trip from baggage claim to boutique hotel. Here are some of our favorite hotels near VCE:

• Hotel Canal Grande: With the eponymous Grand Canal on one side and a beautiful piazza bordering the other, this rustic hotel can easily transport you back to the 1800s. Inspired by Venice’s deep artistic history, the guestrooms are impeccably decorated with finely detailed touches such as Murano glass, golden-framed mirrors, and briar-root furniture.
• Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo: Overlooking the enchanting Orseolo Basin in the old town center, the 4-star Cavalletto and Doge is in a perfect spot for an afternoon in Saint Mark’s Square. The attentive, multilingual staff delivers professional customer service—an ideal complement to the ample amenities and posh property.
• Hotel Excelsior Venice: Situated on the shored of the Adriatic just outside of downtown on Lido di Venezia, the Excelsior is as much an oceanfront resort as it is an impressive home base for your Venetian vacation. With private beach cabanas, an on-site world-class restaurant, and Moresque castle-like setting, you might not want to leave the gorgeous grounds.
• Hotel Metropole: Opulent and extravagant only begin to describe this amazing hotel on the Riva degliSchiavoni promenade. Warm tones add a luxurious luster to the décor of an already ostentatious hotel. With the serene Citrus Garden, epicurean Oriental Bar, lavish antiques, and compelling curiosities, the Metropole’s mystique dates back to the 1500s.

Things to Do Near VCE

Clearly, the main attraction to Venice is the beauty, history, and culture found between the multitude of canals. But, there are other things worth seeing on your Adriatic adventure, as well. Make sure to check out these fun things to do near VCE airport:

• Torcello: This quiet refuge away from the city makes for the perfect spot to unwind after a long flight. Stroll along one of the many nature trails, or tour the Cathedral of Santa Maria and be awed by some of the most intricate mosaics the art world has ever produced.
• Isola di Sant'Erasmo: Skirting the city to the north, Sant’Erasmo used to serve as a port for Murano and a defense fort for the entire area. Today, it is home to artichoke plantations and a tranquil beach.

Explore Venice

By bundling your travel with one of Travelocity’s vacation packages, you can save a boatload of money (well, maybe a gondola load) when you book your hotel and plane tickets to Venice, Italy at the same time. Plus, that will free you up so you can spend more time researching the exciting things to enjoy in the city. Grab a ticket to take a boat over to Murano, the Glass Island of Venice; or better yet, plan this trip out along with an excursion to the royal Doge's Palace. There's no shortage of historical landmarks, and whether you want to travel along the water to see the overhead Bridge of Sighs or prefer to stay on dry land at the Santa Maria GloriosadeiFrari, you'll find something that "floats your boat." Make sure you have plenty of spending cash, though, by booking your airfare to Venice, Italy on Travelocity.