Milan to Mestre flights
Mestre lies 238 km (148 mi) east of Milan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Milan | Mestre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 1.4 million | 147,662 |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | LIN, 7 km out | VCE, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Milan
Milan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Milano Linate Airport (LIN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 40 km), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY, 46 km), Lugano Airport (LUG, 64 km), Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS, 89 km).
Arriving in Mestre
Mestre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Treviso Airport (TSF, 18 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | VCE | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,827 ft | 7 ft |
| Treviso Airport | TSF | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,941 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mestre from Milan?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, east of Milan.
How long does it take to get from Milan to Mestre by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milan and Mestre?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Which airports are used for Milan to Mestre flights?
Typically Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE); Mestre also has TSF.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.