The Alilaguna water bus connects the airport to San Marco (Venice's centre) in approximately 70 minutes — scenic but slow. The ACTV bus and People Mover to Piazzale Roma is faster (about 30 minutes) and connects to the vaporetto network.
Things to do at Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Marco Polo AirportVCE
At the airport
Things to do in Marco Polo Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport is one of Europe's most scenically positioned airports — a water taxi across the lagoon is one of aviation's most memorable airport-to-city experiences. The Alilaguna water bus takes about 70 minutes to San Marco; the People Mover connects to Piazzale Roma for the vaporetto in about 20 minutes. Venice's canals, St. Mark's Basilica, and the Doge's Palace are all unmissable.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Marco Polo Airport
- Water taxis from the airport to San Marco are expensive (€100–130) but fast (30 minutes) and a genuinely memorable arrival experience into Venice.
- Allow at least 8 hours between flights for a meaningful Venice visit — the city rewards slow exploration and transit time adds up quickly.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at VCE
2 Sanctifly partner lounges at Marco Polo Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestAspire Executive Lounge
At Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Venice, Italy, the Aspire Executive Lounge is a convenient airport lounge option for travel days when you want to relax before heading through security. Located landside in the Main Terminal, you’ll find the lounge on Level 2, positioned before the security control area and directly above check-in desks 1–56. This makes it an easy stop whether you’ve just arrived at the terminal, are waiting for check-in to open, or want a quieter place to plan the next steps of your journey in Venice, Italy. Access is straightforward, with an elevator available to take you up to Level 2, so you can reach the Aspire Executive Lounge comfortably with luggage in tow.Book Now
100 points per guestMarco Polo Club
At Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Venice, Italy, the Marco Polo Club airport lounge is located airside in the Main Terminal, making it easy to access once you’ve cleared security. After completing the security checks, continue into the airside departures area and head up to the 2nd floor using either the escalator or the elevator. Following this simple route will bring you to the right level to find the Marco Polo Club, a convenient stop for travel through Marco Polo Airport before your flight.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.