Cheap flights from Bristol to Venice Marco Polo from £85
Updated 2026-07-25
1286 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 00m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Bristol (BRS) to Venice Marco Polo (VCE). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Bristol
Bristol Airport is the South West's main hub and one of the easyJet network's important UK bases, alongside Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI. The airport sits 8 miles south of Bristol with Flyer A1 bus service to the city centre. Most routes are short-haul European leisure — Spain, Greek islands, Portugal and Italy lead the schedule, with KLM and Aer Lingus adding hub connections to Amsterdam and Dublin for onward long-haul.
Arriving in Venice
Venice Marco Polo sits on the Veneto mainland, 13 km north of central Venice. Alilaguna water buses run direct to St Mark's Square in 75–90 minutes for €15. The airport is busy year-round but October–March fares are noticeably cheaper than the May–September peak. Full-service carriers dominate the LHR–VCE corridor; budget options stage out of Treviso (TSF) for some Ryanair routes.
Who flies BRS to VCE?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 00m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 00m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 2h 00m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 00m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 2h 00m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Bristol to Venice FAQs
Direct flights from Bristol (BRS) to Venice Marco Polo (VCE) take approximately 2h 00m for the 1286 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
5 carriers operate direct service from Bristol (BRS) to Venice Marco Polo (VCE): easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways and KLM. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Italy (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy before booking.
Venice Marco Polo (VCE) is the primary international airport for Venice. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £102 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £85, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £85. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.