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Flights to Venice

Romance · History · Unique. Compare cheap flights to Venice from UK airports — flight time 2h 12m from London.

2h 12m
Flight from London
from £28
Lowest return fare seen
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best season

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Flying to Venice — what to know

Venice is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h 12m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for a romantic break and the history. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Luton, London Stansted and Manchester — each has its own comparison page below.

Most visitors aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. The lowest return fare we have seen is £28 for a trip starting in November, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Italian the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.

Flights to Venice by UK departure

Departure airportLowest return seenTypical return
London Luton (LTN)£28 (trip starting in November)£86Check price
London Stansted (STN)£33 (trip starting in November)£70Check price
Manchester (MAN)£36 (trip starting in November)£104Check price
Bristol (BRS)£36 (trip starting in November)£80Check price
Edinburgh (EDI)£44 (trip starting in November)£154Check price
London Gatwick (LGW)£56 (trip starting in November)£90Check price
London Heathrow (LHR)£123 (trip starting in November)£154Check price
Birmingham (BHX)£147 (trip starting in March)£209Check price
Liverpool (LPL)£163 (trip starting in March)£167Check price
Glasgow (GLA)£173 (trip starting in December)£199Check price
Newcastle (NCL)£192 (trip starting in March)£218Check price
East Midlands (EMA)––Check price

Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.

Good to know

Booking flights to Venice — the answers that matter

How much is a return flight to Venice from the UK?

Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Venice is £28 for a trip starting in November, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.

Across the 11 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £70 to £218. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.

Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Venice: £28 from London Luton (trip starting in November, checked 4 Nov).

Which UK airports fly to Venice?

Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Venice: London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle and East Midlands. Each has its own fare page.

You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Venice from UK airports include Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, Jet2 and British Airways.

Key fact: London Luton has the lowest stored return fare for Venice: £28 (checked 4 Nov).

When is the best time to visit Venice?

Direct answer. Aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct if you want Venice at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.

Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Italian is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.

Key fact: Best months to visit Venice: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Flight time from London: about 2h 12m.

Plan ahead

Practical information for UK travellers

Flight time from London~2h 12m direct
Lowest return fare seen£28 for a trip starting in November from London Luton, checked 4 Nov. A stored fare, not a current price.
Best monthsApr–Jun, Sep–Oct
VisaNo visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
LanguageItalian
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from the UK to Venice?

Direct flights from London to Venice take approximately 2h 12m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.

Which UK airports can I fly to Venice from?

CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Venice: London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle and East Midlands. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.

How much is a return flight to Venice?

The lowest return fare we have seen for Venice is £28 for a trip starting in November, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £86. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.

Which UK airport is cheapest for flights to Venice?

In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Venice was £28 from London Luton, then London Stansted £33, Manchester £36 and Bristol £36. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £70 from London Stansted, then Bristol £80 and London Luton £86. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.

Do UK passport holders need a visa for Italy?

No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel

What currency is used in Italy?

Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Venice accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.

What language is spoken in Venice?

Italian. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.