Traveling from Johannesburg to Venice: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Venice departing from here.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Treviso Airport (TSF) are Venice's chief entry points.
The timezone in Venice is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Johannesburg to Venice flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
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)
We make it easy to find a Johannesburg to Venice flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Traveling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Venice, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing 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 roughly 8 kilometers. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel near VCE if you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Venice. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and find adventure across Venice and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Once your flight from Johannesburg to Venice has touched down, you can get to the city center in about 35 minutes by car. Central Venice is approximately 26 kilometers from Treviso Airport (TSF).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Johannesburg to Venice, rest your head at a hotel near TSF. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Treviso Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from RentSmart24, Noleggiare or Sicily by Car and get going in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from TSF one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
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 (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Venice in January when temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Venice
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Venice right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Johannesburg to Venice:
St. Mark's Square and Saint Mark's Basilica are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Venice itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Doge's Palace.
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 kilometers to the south, its top attractions include Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
Milan is another essential stop in Italy and is around 241 kilometers west of Venice. No journey is complete without a visit to Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
