Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is one of Italy’s busiest international gateways. It serves Venice and the Veneto region. The airport is the sky-born prologue to one of the most magical cities on Earth. Named after the legendary Venetian explorer, the airport stands on the edge of the lagoon, where shimmering water and soft horizons welcome travellers with a view that feels almost unreal. Here, arrival is not simply travel. It is an awakening — a first whisper of Venice before the city’s canals and campanili take over the senses.

The airport rises from the northeastern shoreline like a modern lantern reflecting the sky. Its architecture blends minimalism and transparency, echoing the openness of the Adriatic horizon. High glass façades draw natural light into the terminal, while gentle curves guide passengers the way the lagoon guides the tides.

VCE balances efficiency with serenity — a rare harmony for a major European airport. Wide corridors, open spaces, and warm tones create an atmosphere of calm before the sensory symphony of Venice itself.

The airport terminal has three floors: the ground floor is for arrivals, and the second floor is for departures. The departure area has 70 check-in desks and has two airside lounges. The "Tintoretto Lounge" is for SkyTeam passengers, and the "Marco Polo Room" is for all other passengers. The third floor of the terminal has offices for the operating company and airlines. The departure floor has separate areas for Schengen and non-Schengen flights. It offers:
 

• Direct long-haul flights to North America, the Middle East, and Asia;
• Extensive European connectivity through legacy carriers and low-cost airlines;
• Strong domestic links to Rome, Milan, Naples, Catania, Bari, Palermo, and more.

Airlines such as ITA Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and easyJet operate from its modern terminal, ensuring smooth access from all corners of the world.

VCE is designed for ease, clarity, and comfort. Travellers will find:
 

• Perfect Connections to the Heart of Venice;
• A spacious departures hall illuminated by natural light;
• Modern check-in zones with advanced self-service kiosks;
• Premium lounge options with panoramic views over the lagoon;
• An elegant food court offering Venetian and Mediterranean cuisine;
• A curated shopping area featuring Italian fashion houses, artisan goods, and gourmet products.

Everything flows gently, as if echoing the rhythm of the gondolas waiting across the water.

Water taxis and Alilaguna boats glide directly from the airport’s pier to San Marco, Rialto, Murano, Lido and Giudecca. This is one of the most unforgettable airport transfers in the world — an approach to Venice that feels cinematic.

The mainland airport has scheduled bus connections to the nearby railway stations of Venice Mestre and Piazzale Roma.

A rail link connecting the airport to Venice Mestre via the Venice–Trieste railway is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by late 2026, with trains operating beginning in early 2027.

Venice Marco Polo Airport actively invests in environmental stewardship to protect the lagoon ecosystem:
 

• Energy-efficient terminal systems;
• Smart water and waste management;
• Reduced-emission ground operations;
• Partnerships for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives.

The airport’s operations reflect respect for one of the world’s most delicate urban landscapes.

In Magelline’s eyes, Venice Marco Polo Airport is the luminous threshold between earth and enchantment — the very first breath of a city that seems painted rather than built. Here, flight becomes feeling: the runways mirror the silver lagoon, and each descent reveals Venice as a floating dream emerging through the mist.