£198 Cheap Flights to Venecia

Book a flight to Venecia and you'll be arriving at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).

Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is 40 kms (25 miles) from downtown Venecia, so expect a bit of a journey into the city.

A flight to Venecia means coming in to land at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport. Step off the plane, pick up your bags and you'll be 40 kms (25 miles) from the downtown area.

There are 28 airlines that service Venecia from 47 worldwide airports.

Copa Airlines and Avianca are some of the top airlines that offer flights to Venecia. Travellers often pick Panama City to take off from with Copa Airlines flying this route the most.

With 761 nonstop flights running each week, you'll be hitting the tarmac in Venecia before you can ask, "Are we there yet?"

Travellers often set off from Guatemala City, San Salvador and Orlando airports when heading to Venecia.

Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to see. From Guatemala City to Venecia, the average flight time is 1 hour and 34 minutes. From San Salvador it usually takes 1 hour and 13 minutes, and from Orlando it's 3 hours and 18 minutes.

We've all come across those lucky travellers who somehow get impossibly cheap fares wherever they go. Want to know how to do it for your Venecia holiday? Don't wait until the last minute to lock in your flight. Also, look around online and compare your options. If your destination has a few airports, you may be able to score a terrific price by flying into one a little further out. And finally, remember that it's first in, best dressed. Know what a typical airfare costs and be ready to reserve your seat as soon as you see an unbeatable bargain. The best deals never last long.

No matter where you're coming from, flying can be a pleasant experience if you've prepared well enough. We've compiled a list of essential travel tips that will help get your Venecia escape started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The secret to having a pain-free flight experience is to plan ahead. So, let's start with the basics: passport, travel docs, credit cards and daily medications. Next, bring items that'll help keep you entertained, like your laptop or a good book. You'll also want to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of headphones. And of course, be sure to pop in toiletries like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a clean set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) will be confiscated by security. Sharp objects, like your trusty pocket knife, and dangerous goods which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosol cans, flares and strong acids, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

• You'll want to go for comfort over style. Prepare for changes in cabin temperature by layering up, and wear flat, closed-toe footwear like slip-ons.
• The result of prolonged periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect some passengers during long-haul flights. Reduce the risks by drinking water, keeping your lower limbs moving and wearing compression socks to help your circulation.

The trick is to be prepared before you arrive at security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Venecia in no time at all. Follow these tips and get your holiday off to a great start:

• First things first. Your travel ID and boarding pass will need to be presented to security personnel. Keep them handy so you don't hold up the line.
• The X-ray machine comes next. Empty your pockets and remove anything metal that is likely to set off the alarm. This includes items like earphones or headphones, as well as heavy jackets or coats. They'll all need to go on the X-ray conveyor belt.
• Your electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go on a tray to be scanned. No need to worry though, you'll be back online before you know it.
• Don't forget to remove liquids and gels from your carry-on luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit in a single quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
• There's a good chance you'll be asked to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a good idea.
• Sharp items are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be seized at security, so put them in your checked suitcase.