Venice is the one Italian city you finish by water, and its airport says so: Venice General Aviation has a private jetty where a water taxi waits to take passengers into the city. Private jet charter at Venice Marco Polo Airport suits business jets on a runway of 3,300 metres.
The FBO sits on the western side of the runway and has private lounges. Private flights book their handling slot through the airport's online reservation form.
Charter-A completes the form and confirms the details at the quote stage. Charter-A arranges the slot, the lounge and the water taxi with you, then confirms them at the quote stage.
Flying privately to Venice
Runway 04R/22L is 3,300 metres, suitable for jets. Venice General Aviation, SAVE's official ground handler, operates an FBO on the western side of the runway, with private lounges and a private jetty where a water taxi waits for passengers. Private flights book their handling slot through the airport's online handling reservation form, and prior permission applies. Airport opening hours and customs are not stated on the pages we hold, so they are confirmed at the time of booking. Charter-A arranges the slot and the water taxi link and confirms the timings.
Venice Marco Polo airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (382 KB)Venice Marco Polo Airport at a glance
| Location | Viale Galileo Galilei 30, Tessera, Venice, 30173 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LIPZ · IATA VCE |
| Region | Veneto, Italy |
| Nearest city | Venice |
| Runway | 04R/22L – 3,300 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,300 m runway |
| Handling / FBO | Venice General Aviation (SAVE's official ground handler) |
| Private terminal | Venice General Aviation FBO on the western side of the runway, with private lounges and a private jetty where a water taxi waits to take passengers to Venice. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | veneziaairport.it |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (veneziaairport.it, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Venice
Venice needs little introduction: canals, St Mark's, the lagoon islands and a steady calendar of events and exhibitions. The airport is on the mainland at Tessera, and the water taxi link runs from the FBO's jetty direct to Venice.
Private jet flight times to Venice
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 610 nm · 1,130 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Manchester | 740 nm · 1,370 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Edinburgh | 860 nm · 1,600 km | 2 hr 45 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Paris | 455 nm · 840 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Geneva | 265 nm · 490 km | 1 hr | 55 min |
| Nice | 245 nm · 460 km | 55 min | 50 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Venice is a sector of about 610 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Venice: your questions answered
Can I take a water taxi from Venice Marco Polo?
Yes. The FBO has a private jetty where a water taxi waits to take passengers to Venice, with a direct link from the jetty to the city. Charter-A arranges it with your booking.
How do private flights book handling at Venice?
Through the airport's online handling reservation form. Prior permission applies. Charter-A completes the form and confirms the slot before you commit. The slot is the first thing we settle.
Where is the private terminal at Venice Airport?
Venice General Aviation's FBO is on the western side of the runway, with private lounges. Charter-A confirms your arrangements at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Venice by private jet?
About 2 hr in a light jet and 1 hr 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 610 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Venice Marco Polo Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Venice Marco Polo Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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