LHR to VCE Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the London to Venice flight turbulent?

The LHR–VCE route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on LHR to VCE?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (180 seats), that's rows 12–19. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from LHR to VCE?

The LHR to VCE flight takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is the London to Venice flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast

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London · Venice · 2h 20m

Turb Score

2h 20m

Duration

727 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for LHR–VCE

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About the LHR–VCE route

The London to Venice route is a short European hop covering just 836 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 37,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.

The route is served by British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 836 miles (727 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.

Turbulence levels on LHR–VCE

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm

LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady

ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause

HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Turbulence by month

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Best seat on LHR–VCE

Airbus A320 (180 seats)

Front

Rows 1–11

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 12–19

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 20+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

The 2h 20m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · November

Flew London–Venice in October, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.

Business traveler · October

A few bumpy patches on descent, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.

Frequent flyer · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the London to Venice flight turbulent?

The LHR–VCE route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 18/100.

When is turbulence worst on LHR to VCE?

Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.

Which seat is smoothest on LHR to VCE?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (180 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 12–19. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from LHR to VCE?

The LHR to VCE flight takes approximately 2h 20m, covering 836 miles (727 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly LHR to VCE?

The main airlines operating this route are British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route

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