London to Venice is a short, well-served hop, and it’s non-stop: British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air all fly it direct in a little over two hours. This guide covers who flies the route, what a fair return fare looks like in pounds, which Venice airport to choose, and when to book to keep the cost down.
Route: London (LHR / LGW / STN / LTN) → Venice Marco Polo (VCE); some flights use Treviso (TSF)
Distance: approximately 1,150 km (715 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 2h 10m
Direct flights: Yes — British Airways (Heathrow/Gatwick), easyJet (Gatwick/Luton), Ryanair (Stansted, plus Treviso) and Wizz Air fly non-stop. There’s no need to connect.
Fares from London to Venice (GBP)
Venice is a year-round city-break destination, so fares track the crowds: spring and early autumn are peak, the July–August heat and Carnival (February) stay busy, and midwinter is the quietest and cheapest. The table below shows when the route is busiest. We no longer print per-month fare estimates here, because they were never measured.
| Month | Demand |
|---|---|
| January | low |
| February | medium (Carnival) |
| March | medium |
| April | high (spring) |
| May | high |
| June | high |
| July | medium-high |
| August | medium-high |
| September | high |
| October | medium-high |
| November | low-medium |
| December | medium (Christmas/New Year) |
Reference points from our own deal tracking (Gatwick–Venice): a genuinely good return lands around £47–£67, a typical fair price is roughly £68, and anything under about £55 is worth booking quickly. Book hand-luggage-only on the low-cost carriers to hit the bottom of the range.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 2h 10m):
- British Airways — non-stop from Heathrow and Gatwick to Marco Polo; full service with a cabin bag included.
- easyJet — non-stop from Gatwick and Luton to Marco Polo; frequent and usually keenly priced.
- Ryanair — non-stop from Stansted; flies to Marco Polo and also to Treviso, so check which airport your fare uses.
- Wizz Air — non-stop to Marco Polo; often the cheapest headline fare, hand-luggage only unless you add a bag.
With four carriers competing there’s no reason to connect. Compare the all-in price including bags and seat selection, as the low-cost lead fares climb once you add a checked bag.
When to book & how to save
- Book 4–8 weeks ahead for the best short-haul fares; the spring and September peaks fill up earlier, so book those further out.
- Travel in the low season (November–January, excluding New Year) for the cheapest fares and thinner crowds on the canals.
- Go hand-luggage-only on easyJet, Ryanair or Wizz Air to hit the lowest prices — a checked bag can double a cheap fare.
- Check the airport: Marco Polo (VCE) is much closer to Venice than Treviso (TSF), so factor in the transfer when comparing a cheaper Treviso fare.
- Fly midweek — Tuesday-to-Thursday departures usually undercut weekend flights on this popular city-break route.
Arriving in Venice
Most flights land at Venice Marco Polo (VCE), about 13 km north of the city on the mainland edge of the lagoon. Because Venice has no cars, you finish the trip by water or road: the Alilaguna waterbus goes straight to San Marco and the main islands (around £13, 60–75 minutes), or an ATVO/ACTV bus reaches Piazzale Roma in about 20 minutes (roughly £8), where you pick up a vaporetto. Some Ryanair flights use Treviso (TSF), about 40 km away, with a direct bus to Venice’s Piazzale Roma (around £10–£12, about 70 minutes).
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from London to Venice?
Yes. British Airways (Heathrow/Gatwick), easyJet (Gatwick/Luton), Ryanair (Stansted) and Wizz Air all fly non-stop to Venice Marco Polo in about 2h 10m. Some Ryanair flights use Treviso instead, so check the airport on your ticket. There’s no need to connect on this route.
How long is the flight from London to Venice?
The non-stop flight takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. With four airlines flying direct from four London airports, a one-stop routing is never necessary and would only add hours to the journey.
How much does it cost to fly from London to Venice?
A typical economy return runs about £60–£180 depending on the season and how much luggage you take. Good deals dip to around £47–£67, usually in the winter low season and hand-luggage-only, while spring and September peaks sit toward the top.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Venice?
January and November are usually the cheapest months to fly. Avoid the spring (April–June) and September peaks, plus Carnival in February, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from London to Venice?
British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air all fly non-stop. British Airways serves Marco Polo from Heathrow and Gatwick; easyJet from Gatwick and Luton; Ryanair from Stansted (to Marco Polo and Treviso); and Wizz Air to Marco Polo. Jet2 flies to Venice from several UK regional airports but not from London.
Which airport do I fly into in Venice?
Most flights use Venice Marco Polo (VCE), about 13 km from the city and the closest airport. Some Ryanair services use Treviso (TSF), roughly 40 km away — still workable with a direct bus, but factor the longer transfer into a cheaper Treviso fare.
How far in advance should I book London to Venice flights?
Aim for 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the best short-haul prices. For the spring and September peaks and any Carnival trip, book earlier — those weeks are the busiest and fares rise as seats sell.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) tend to be cheaper than Friday-to-Sunday flights on this popular city-break route. Being flexible by a day or two, and travelling hand-luggage-only, are the two easiest ways to cut the fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
