Cheap flight deals from Doha (DOH) to Venice (VCE)

Doha International Airport

Scheduling flights from Doha is easy for the traveler who uses Orbitz.com. Doha International Airport has over 35 international airlines that service business and leisure air travelers throughout the world. In 2012, the airport served over 8.5 million people who traveled in or out of Doha. The Doha International Airport also has an award-winning duty free shop, where electronics, liquor, perfume, and tobacco can be purchased.

Parking at Doha International

There are both short-term and long-term parking options available at the Doha International Airport. Short-term parking is suitable for drivers who require 30 days or less of parking. The fee is 5 riyals for one hour or 120 riyals for one day. Long-term parking is available at a rate of two riyals per hour or 45 riyals per day.

Transportation at the Airport

Orbitz.com can help travelers arrange a car rental from Doha International. Limousines, and taxis are also available. Visitors should also know that the public bus system offers a free shuttle bus that travels between the departures and arrivals terminal every 10 minutes. The public bus system, provided by the Mowasalat Company, also provides low-cost transportation in all major cities in Qatar.

Dining at the Doha International Airport

For travelers who don't have much time, Costa Coffee and Sterling: Coffee Beanery both offer a selection of coffee, drinks, and light snacks. People with more time before their flight should visit the Sterling food court to explore a variety of fast-food restaurants. It's located on the first floor of the Transit and Departure Terminal. Travelers who use Orbitz.com can easily find inexpensive flights from Doha.

Venice Marco Polo Airport

Whether you are Carnival-bound or planning to explore the vast canal network during the off-season, Orbitz.com has the cheap flights to Venice you need to make your romantic Italian dreams a reality. Flying into the Venice Marco Polo Airport will land you approximately 4.9 kilometers, or 8 miles, from the city center. This airport handles flights from over 40 airlines, including United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Alitalia, and Lufthansa.

Transportation From the Airport to Venice

After arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport on your Orbitz.com-booked flight, you can take a water taxi, which costs 108 Euros for up to four passengers and drops you directly at your hotel. Another option is to take a water shuttle with scheduled stops at various destinations within Venice. Bus service is also available and drops passengers off at the bus terminal of Piazzale Roma. Alternately, the railway station of Venice Mestre, which connects Venice to other nearby cities and towns, is a short bus ride away.

Weather in Venice

Spring and fall are popular times to visit Venice because the weather during these seasons is mild and the skies generally clear and blue. Winters can be damp, cold, and windy, although the fog that often settles over the city makes for a magical atmosphere just in time for the mid-winter Carnival season. Late summers are hot and humid. Rainfall is prevalent year-round, so bring an umbrella.

Touring Venice All Year Long

Many visitors brave the winter weather in Venice to experience Carnival, the masked pre-Lenten festival. Carnival occurs on a different date each year, always culminating on a Tuesday in February or March. If you book your Orbitz.com Venetian vacation during spring or early summer, you'll be better able to enjoy long hours touring the city on a gondola or walking over the more than 400 bridges spanning the city's famous canals. No matter what time of year you choose to visit, check out the latest sales and cheap flights to Venice on Orbitz.com so you can get the most out of your vacation budget.