Travelling from Johannesburg to Venice: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Venice departing from here.
Hop off your plane in Venice at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF).
Venice's timezone is UTC+1, making Venice one hour behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you don't miss your Johannesburg to Venice flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Venice
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Johannesburg to Venice flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Johannesburg to Venice.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Venice by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Johannesburg to Venice flights.
Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Johannesburg to Venice flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Venice, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The distance from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near VCE if you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Venice. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and venture far and wide through Venice and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks in advance of your Johannesburg to Venice flight.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Once your flight from Johannesburg to Venice has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Venice is roughly 26 kilometres from Treviso Airport (TSF).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
After your flight from Johannesburg to Venice, settle in at a hotel near TSF. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Treviso Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from RentSmart24, Noleggiare or Sicily by Car and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at TSF will help you save.
Best time to go to Venice
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Venice. July is the busiest month to visit Venice. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book a Johannesburg to Venice ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Venice to range from 19ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Venice in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Venice
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Venice right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Johannesburg to Venice:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. St. Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are must-do's during your Venice adventure.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Venice. Around 402 kilometres to the south, its top attractions include Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
Milan is another essential stop in Italy and is around 241 kilometres west of Venice. No journey is complete without a visit to Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
