Venice Marco Polo Airport

Venice Marco Polo Airport

Marco Polo Airport can be called the main airport of Venice. It serves intercontinental scheduled, charter and cargo flights, and receives more than 8 million people per year.

Venice consists of islands connected by bridges, so it would be difficult to build an airport with full runways there. For this reason, the main international airport of Venice is located at a distance of 13 kilometers and stands on the mainland, not far from Tessera.

Territory

The airport area is 11,000 square meters. And here are all the necessary infrastructure for the organization of departure, landing, waiting for the flight and further movement.

The airport terminal is a three-story building, with bright, spacious halls in a modern design.

The infrastructure of the terminal is designed in such a way that it is convenient to separate the flows of people arriving, departing and waiting for their flight.

Each floor has a different function:

On the ground floor is the arrival area, where there are arrival halls, offices of travel companies, information desks and baggage claim tapes.
On the second floor there is a departure area with ticket offices, waiting rooms, check-in counters, customs and passport control. There are also shops and cafes
, and airline offices on the third floor.

Airport services

Comfort

The airport has several waiting rooms with lounge areas. Free WI-FI is available in all rooms, and there are charging points for smartphones, tablets and PCs.

There are also toilets and showers.

Premium services

It is possible to issue a frequent flyer card for further privileges. There is a separate VIP lounge Marco Polo Club.

Infrastructure

Shops, cafes, restaurants, and a bar where you can spend time and refresh yourself while waiting for departure. There are ATMs and currency exchange offices on the territory of the airport.

Medical services

On the ground floor of the airport there is a pharmacy and an emergency department. You can get there after registration.

Worship Hall

On the ground floor there is a separate common room for prayers. Everyone can get there after passing the registration.

For people with disabilities

The airport is equipped with a mobile docking station, specialized vehicles. Upon prior reservation, you can get a free parking space in the parking lot.

It is possible to get an escort at the airport before departure. And if necessary - the provision of a wheelchair, an ambulance elevator, a minivan for boarding and disembarking from the plane.

For families

For those traveling with young children and pregnant women, it is possible to pass a security check on a dedicated priority lane.
Also, for pregnant women, there is a security check service without a metal detector.
There is a separate equipped children's room for breastfeeding.
You can rent a baby stroller and use it before boarding the plane.
Caring for the environment

Marco Polo Airport monitors the environmental components that are affected by its activities. Air quality, water quality, noise and smog levels are monitored. Events are held here and projects are developed to mitigate its impact on the environment.

How to get

For those who have booked a hotel in Venice, it is most convenient to book a transfer from Marco Polo Airport. And you can independently use public transport or taxi.

Bus

Regular buses run to Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia Train Station in Venice.

You can also take the bus to Treviso Airport or to the seaside resorts of Veneto.

Vaporetto ACTV and Alilaguna 

The public water transport pier is located close to the airport and from here you can get to Venice with a stop at St. Mark's Square. You can also use the vaporetto to get to the nearby islands.

Water taxi

Speedboats are the fastest and most expensive way to transfer from the airport.

Car

By private or rented car, you can easily reach Venice via the SS14 highway.