Travelling from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Venice and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your VCE to CPT flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
At the moment, £337 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £437. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from VCE to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cape Town Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from VCE to CPT.
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Handy information about Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Venice Marco Polo Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Venice to Venice Marco Polo Airport is around 13 kms (8 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near VCE:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're getting in on a late Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Travel at your own pace with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) away.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the busiest month for flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cape Town Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
Book your flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VCE to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Travel about 56 kms (35 miles) north-east to Paarl to check off its top attractions. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 97 kms (60 miles) east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
