Cheap flights from Manchester to Venice

Venice draws crowds during its summer months when festival weather arrives and European school holidays create peak periods. The winter period sees fewer visitors but Christmas week brings a different kind of pressure as travellers seek the city for seasonal celebrations. November emerges as the cheapest month on this route, sitting between autumn tourism and the quieter early year before spring events begin. Weekday departures typically show lower demand than weekend flights, so building flexibility around Tuesday or Wednesday can help.

Ryanair operates as the primary low-cost option on this route alongside Easyjet and Jet2, each offering direct service between Manchester and Venice. Ryanair UK provides additional capacity from the same origin airport while Malta Air brings connections through its Mediterranean hub. Full-service carriers including Vueling Airlines, Iberia, Air France and Edelweiss Air offer different fare structures with checked baggage often included in base prices. Cityjet rounds out the options for passengers seeking alternatives.

Plan your ground transport before you land since Venice requires crossing water to reach most accommodation areas. Treviso airport sits far from the lagoon city at roughly an hour by road, requiring shuttle transfers or taxi bookings in advance. Marco Polo places visitors closer to central zones but still demands a waterborne journey to reach historic hotels and guesthouses. Water bus services run regularly between both airports and the main terminal, though schedules vary by season.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F, L · 230 V

Language

Italian

Emergency number

112, 113, 115

Driving side

right

Calling code

+39

Internet domain

.it

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Venice

250 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify passport or ID requirements for travel into Italy before packing your bags
• Confirm whether your airline ticket includes checked baggage on low-cost carriers like Ryanair
• Check if connecting flights use separate tickets when booking beyond direct Manchester to Venice service
• Review seasonal price differences since November differs significantly from summer peaks
• Ensure you know which Venice airport your flight lands at, as Treviso and Marco Polo serve different transport options