Cheap flight deals from Chattanooga (CHA) to Venice (VCE)

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

You can rely on Orbitz.com for finding cheap flights from Chattanooga and vacation packages to destinations across the U.S. and around the world. When flying out of Chattanooga, you will likely leave from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, also known as Lovell Field. This airport is located at 1001 Airport Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, about five miles east of the city center. The airport handles domestic flights only and is served by American Eagle, Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connections, and US Airways Express.

Airport Parking Options

For passengers flying out of Chattanooga, the airport offers plenty of available parking at budget prices. A short-term parking lot adjacent to the terminal offers 15 minutes of free parking and rates of $1 for the next 15 minutes and $1 per 30 minutes thereafter. Unlimited-use intermediate-term parking, located within walking distance of the terminal, is priced at $10 per day. Long-term parking adjacent to the terminal is also available at rates of $8 per day.

Getting to the Airport

Local taxi companies, including Checker Cab and Jackson Cab, can bring you directly to the departures terminal at the airport. Taxi fares from downtown to the airport typically run between $25 and $35. Select local hotels offer free shuttle service to the airport, though you may need to schedule this in advance.

Restaurants and Cafes in the Airport

Although no restaurants or cafes are located at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, customers using the onsite business center can enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages while they wait for their flights. The nearby Hampton Inn has a full-service restaurant that is perfect for travelers who need a full breakfast or a cup of coffee before boarding. Search online at Orbitz.com for the best deals on cheap flights from Chattanooga.

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.