Venice Marco Polo.
Private aviation guide to Venice Marco Polo: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- LIPZ
- IATA
- VCE
- Serves
- Venice
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from VCE.
Venice Marco Polo (LIPZ) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Venice.
Venice Marco Polo is the main airport for Venice and the lagoon, and its private terminal has a water taxi pier outside so passengers can reach the city by boat.
Slots and prior permission are both needed, so handlers suggest asking 24 to 48 hours ahead, and the private water taxi should be booked through the handler because public boats can take up to an hour.
Other options in Venice include Treviso (TSF). Flights are operated by ENAC-licensed operators.
Venice Marco Polo at a glance.
| LIPZ | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 04R/22L, 10,827 ft (3,300 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours; the General Aviation Terminal is staffed 06:00 to 22:00 local, with overtime on request |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry, with passport and customs checks usually done inside the General Aviation Terminal |
| Distance | About 8 km (5 miles) north of Venice; around 10 minutes by private water taxi or 25 minutes by car |
| Private terminals | General Aviation Terminal with a water taxi pier outside; handling by Sky Services, SAVE Venice General Aviation, Universal Aviation and Argos VIP Private Handling |
| Rules for private jets | Coordinated airport (slots required); general aviation flights need prior permission at least 2 hours ahead; handling is mandatory |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, LIPZ; Venice, Italy: 2026 Business Aviation Destination Guide, Universal Weather (GAT hours, CIQ, water taxi, PPR lead time); Private flights, Venice Marco Polo Airport (licensed handlers); Bande orarie (slot), ENAC (coordinated and facilitated Italian airports). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From VCE by private jet.
- Distance
- 62 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 27m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 71 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 28m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 71 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 28m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 74 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 29m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 111 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 34m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 113 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 34m
- One way
- from €6.2k
Other Venice airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Venice Marco Polo?+
Open 24 hours; the General Aviation Terminal is staffed 06:00 to 22:00 local, with overtime on request.
How long is the runway at Venice Marco Polo?+
The longest runway is 04R/22L, 10,827 ft (3,300 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Venice Marco Polo?+
Coordinated airport (slots required); general aviation flights need prior permission at least 2 hours ahead; handling is mandatory.
Does Venice Marco Polo have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at VCE?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from VCE today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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