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Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario
Museum inside a furnished cave dwelling that shows how local families lived in Matera before modern rehousing.
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Overview: Venice to Matera flight
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Flights from Venice to Matera depart on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 634 km distance in 1h 20m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 634 km |
Average flight duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Flights per day 24 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 4:55 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
The cheapest and fastest flights from Venice to Matera
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£78
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
2 h 28 m
Flights on 20 Sept
5
Distance
634 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Venice to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Matera will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £23.
Fast flights
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 5 flights from Venice to Matera, including 5 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 634 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:451h20Venice5:05Matera£231One-way0 changes
4:154h15Venice8:30Matera£681One-way0 changes- 20:401h30Venice22:10Matera£801One-way0 changes
- 17:103h50Venice21:00Matera£941One-way0 changes
- 8:451h25Venice10:10Matera£1261One-way0 changes
- 3:451h20Venice5:05Matera£231One-way0 changes
- 8:451h25Venice10:10Matera£1261One-way0 changes
- 20:401h30Venice22:10Matera£801One-way0 changes
- 17:103h50Venice21:00Matera£941One-way0 changes
- 4:154h15Venice8:30Matera£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Venice to Matera
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £108.
Distance: 634 km
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price | £108 Average Price | £118 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Matera is a flight with an average price of £41.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Matera:
A flight is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Venice to Matera costing on average £51.
A flight is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Matera costing on average £108.
The fastest way to travel from Venice to Matera is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Coach takes on average 13h 0m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Venice and Matera including taking a coach, train and flight.
Live departures
Venice to Matera flight times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Matera flights for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR 810 | 5:45 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h20 | 7:05 Bari Palese Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| AZ1460 · AZ1617 | 6:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 4h20 | 10:35 Bari Palese Airport | 1 change | |
| AZ1460 · AZ1621 | 6:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 4h20 | 10:35 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
AZ1460 · AZ1617+ 74R | 6:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 12h00 | 18:15 Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 2 changes | |
AZ1460 · AZ1617+ 02 - 22R | 6:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 10h00 | 16:15 Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 2 changes | |
| AZ1460 · AZ1617+81R | 6:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 8h40 | 14:55 Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 2 changes | |
 BA611 · BA538 | 8:20 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 29h30 | 13:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
BA611+ BA2602 | 8:20 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 26h25 | 10:45 Bari Palese Airport | 1 change | |
| BA611+BA2606 | 8:20 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 9h10 | 17:30 Bari Palese Airport | 1 change | |
 EW815+ EW850 | 9:50 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h00 | 14:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| AZ1466 · AZ2044 · AZ1647 | 11:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 6h45 | 18:00 Bari Palese Airport | 2 changes | |
| AZ1466 · AZ2044 · AZ1639 | 11:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 9h05 | 20:20 Bari Palese Airport | 2 changes | |
| AZ1466 · AZ1627 | 11:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 4h55 | 16:10 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| AZ1466 · AZ2080 · AZ1639 | 11:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 9h05 | 20:20 Bari Palese Airport | 2 changes | |
| AZ1466 · AZ1619 | 11:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 3h15 | 14:30 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| AZ1466 · AZ2044 · AZ1639+72R | 11:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 13h45 | 1:00 Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 3 changes | |
| AZ1466 · AZ2044 · AZ1647+72R | 11:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 13h45 | 1:00 Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 3 changes | |
| AZ1466 · AZ2080 · AZ1639+72R | 11:15 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 13h45 | 1:00 Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 3 changes | |
| BA601 · BA538 | 12:30 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 25h20 | 13:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| BA601+BA2602 | 12:30 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 22h15 | 10:45 Bari Palese Airport | 1 change | |
| BA603 · BA536 | 14:20 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 29h30 | 19:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| BA603 · BA538 | 14:20 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 23h30 | 13:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| BA603+BA2602 | 14:20 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 20h25 | 10:45 Bari Palese Airport | 1 change | |
 LG6542 · LG511 | 14:25 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 18h40 | 9:05 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| BA607 · BA538 | 17:00 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 20h50 | 13:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| BA607 · BA536 | 17:00 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 26h50 | 19:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| BA607+BA2602 | 17:00 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 17h45 | 10:45 Bari Palese Airport | 1 change | |
| FR 3734 | 18:10 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h25 | 19:35 Brindisi Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| FR 4740 | 20:20 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h20 | 21:40 Bari Palese Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA609 · BA538 | 21:35 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 16h15 | 13:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| BA609 · BA536 | 21:35 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 22h15 | 19:50 Brindisi Airport | 1 change | |
| BA609+BA2602 | 21:35 Venice Marco Polo Airport | 13h10 | 10:45 Bari Palese Airport | 1 change | |
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ITA
About
ITA Airways is Italy's national flag carrier, established in 2020 as the successor to Alitalia. Co-owned by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and Lufthansa Group, it operates a modern, predominantly Airbus fleet. ITA Airways serves over 70 domestic, European, and intercontinental destinations, with its main hub at Rome Fiumicino Airport. The airline offers Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class, with complimentary meals and in-flight Wi-Fi on many routes. ITA Airways was a SkyTeam member until April 2025 and is expected to join Star Alliance in the first half of 2026.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average ITA Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest ITA Price
£101
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag (8kg, 55x35x25cm) and 1 personal item (40x30x20cm)
Additional luggage
Up to 2 checked bags (23kg each)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away. After that, fees apply based on fare type
Pregnant on board
Up to end of 36th week for single pregnancy, up to end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancy. Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Service available for children aged 5-14. Must be booked at least 48h in advance
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 10kg including carrier
Entertaiment on board
Malta Air
About
Malta Air is a low-cost airline that began operations in 2019, initially as a joint venture between Ryanair and the Government of Malta. Ryanair acquired full ownership of the company in 2025. The airline operates from Malta International Airport and has expanded its network to include numerous routes across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Malta Air primarily utilizes Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 200 aircraft, focusing on high-density, short to medium-haul flights. As a low-cost carrier, it offers an Economy Class service with options for purchasing snacks and beverages onboard.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Malta Air frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 small personal item (40x20x25 cm) included
Additional luggage
Additional cabin bag (55x40x20 cm) and checked baggage available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can travel up to the end of 36th week, medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Available for children aged 5-11, must be booked at least 48h in advance
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin allowed, max 8kg including carrier
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Things to do in Matera
Discover the best of Matera — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Matera trip today.
- Must visit
Casa Noha
Working cave house with tools, cellars and domestic spaces that vividly presents daily life in the Sassi.
- Recommended
MUSMA
Contemporary sculpture museum in cave spaces and courtyards, known for exhibitions that pair modern art with Matera’s stone setting.
- Must visit
Sasso Caveoso
Ancient cave district of homes, lanes and terraces, ideal for wandering and seeing Matera’s most recognisable urban landscape.
- Must visit
Civita
Historic ridge between the two Sassi, with narrow lanes, churches and strategic viewpoints over the old town.
- Must visit
Sasso Barisano
Cave district with stepped streets and stone façades, popular for scenic walks and a slightly quieter atmosphere than Caveoso.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Pane di Matera
Crisp, intensely flavoured bread made with local semolina and sourdough. Its long shelf life suited cave dwellers and it is a symbol of Matera.
Orecchiette alla materana
Fresh pasta shaped like small ears, traditionally served with tomato sauce, caciocavallo or lamb ragù. A staple across Basilicata homes.
Strascinati con peperoni cruschi
Durum wheat pasta with dried sweet peppers, often breadcrumbs and sometimes anchovy. The crunchy peppers are a hallmark of Lucanian cooking.
Baccanti
Refined dining in the Sassi focused on Basilicata ingredients, with elegant plating and a romantic setting in historic stone rooms.
Panificio Perrone
Popular bakery and casual eatery known for Pane di Matera, focaccia, pizza and quick local bites, ideal for tasting regional baked goods.
Osteria Pico
Traditional Matera restaurant in the Sassi serving Lucanian dishes, house pasta and local wine in a warm cave-like setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Italy: cave hotels can be pricey, but dining is reasonable and local buses are low-cost for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or rounded up. Leave €1-2 in cafés, round up taxi fares, and tip 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
FAQs: Venice to Matera flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Matera by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Venice to Matera can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Venice to Matera is £41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Venice to Matera is 1h 20m to travel the 634 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Venice to Matera leaves at 4:55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Venice to Matera leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 3 direct flights a day from Venice to Matera with Malta Air. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
When taking a flight from Venice to Matera, you can count on Malta Air, ITA for the best way to get you to Matera. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Venice and Matera and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
Flights from Venice to Matera generally leave from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport .Venice Marco Polo Airport is 7 km away from Venice city centre and Bari Palese Airport is 7 km from Matera city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Venice to Matera is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Venice and Matera including taking a coach, train and flight.
Since both Venice and Matera are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
There is no time difference between Venice and Matera .
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
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Important Stations and Airports in Venice and Matera
Most Venice to Matera flights use the Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bari Palese Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Matera airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Departure airports in Venice
Arrival airports in Matera
Which Venice airport do flights to Matera leave from?
Flights from Venice to Matera depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport. The airport is 7 km from Venice city centre at Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, 30173 Tessera, Venice, Italy.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, 30173 Tessera, Venice, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Venice Marco Polo Airport from Venice city centre
Venice Marco Polo Airport is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
BusItabus · 20m · £0.90
57 · 20m · £0.90
5 · 20m · £9 · every ~8 min
35, 25a, 7, 29 · 20m · £11 · every ~6 min
5 · 21m · £9 · every ~8 min
72 · 21m · £4
541, N535, N482, N277, 466, 491, 1411, N403, N491, N544 · 40m · £2 · every ~1 min
Shuttle30m
Venice Marco Polo Airport airport facilities and services
Venice Marco Polo Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venice Marco Polo Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venice Marco Polo Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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