Travelling from Toronto to Venice: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Venice begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Step off your plane in Venice at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF).
Jump on a direct Toronto to Venice flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Venice is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Toronto.
The busiest route for flights from Toronto to Venice is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Take your pick of three weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from YYZ to VCE is the 19:10 Air Canada service. If you prefer to travel later, the final scheduled service is at 21:10 with Air Transat.
To ensure you make your Toronto to Venice flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Venice
To snag cheap Toronto to Venice flights, book your journey three months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Toronto to Venice is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Venice taking off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Begin your trip at YYZ and touch down at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Be on the lookout for promotions with Air Canada. This airline offers direct Toronto to Venice plane tickets out of YYZ.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Toronto to Venice or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
63.97% of flights that take off from Pearson International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to Venice, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62% of flights departing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive according to schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Venice flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
Arriving in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is approximately 8 kilometres from central Venice. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Venice, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near VCE:
Hit the road running by picking up a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and explore beyond Venice's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Venice flight.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
As soon as your flight from Toronto to Venice has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Venice is approximately 26 kilometres from Treviso Airport (TSF).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near TSF. Kick back after your Toronto to Venice flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up a Treviso Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from RentSmart24, Noleggiare and Sicily by Car.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at TSF will save you money.
Best time to go to Venice
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Venice. To avoid the crowds, visit Venice in January.
Book a Toronto to Venice ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Venice to range from 19ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Toronto to Venice in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Venice
Start your Venice trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Venice, browse our range of accommodation options including:
St. Mark's Square and Saint Mark's Basilica are a couple of major attractions to put on your Venice itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Doge's Palace.
Explore more of Italy
Venice has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south of Venice, a visit to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
Milan is another standout destination in Italy and is around 241 kilometres west of Venice. No trip is complete without seeing Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.