Transport from the Airport

There is a Military Community Liaison Office managed by Vicenza Army Base that can provide support to all service members arriving into the Venice Macro Polo airport. To reach them:

• Go through the customs doors, turn right, and walk 75 feet. Look for a sign on the floor that says, “USA DoD Personnel”.
• Military Community Liaison Office is on the right.
• The Airport Liaison can direct you to Aviano Patriot Shuttle Services, telephones, and more.
• They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and on weekends from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

If you are booking the shuttle from abroad please fill out all travel information below and send back to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Be sure to provide preferred credit card payment information (full name of cardholder, 16 digit card number, expiry date, CVC/security code, billing zip code, and PIN if required ). Feel free to contact our DSN 632-3107 or commercial line 0434-30-3107 with any questions or concerns.

• Notify ITT ASAP of any changes to travel plans via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: 011+39 043-430-3107
• Visa, MasterCard, American Express and GTC can be used for payment; GTC is reimbursable on travel voucher
• It takes approximately 45 minutes to go through customs, schedule shuttle accordingly
• Pets: Allow an additional 1 hour minimum to clear customs, schedule shuttle accordingly
• 24/7 service available
• NOTE:  The ITT Patriot Shuttle can transport to on or off base destinations.

Inbound DoD members and/or their sponsors can arrange a private taxi or shuttle service to pick up an inbound DoD member from the airport. Fees charged for this type of service are reimbursable.

A1 Aviano Tax: +39 328-365-5788
Gant Agostino: +39 338-567-7910
Pordenone Taxi: +39 0434-520240 or 0434-521469

It takes around 1 hour to clear customs; schedule shuttle/taxi time accordingly. No matter which transportation option you choose to get to Aviano from the Airport, be sure to mention you are traveling with a pet. If booking the Patriot Shuttle, simply indicate this in your booking notes.

Note: any pet transportation fees incurred are non-reimbursable. The Patriot Shuttle does not charge any additional fees for your pet.

Taxis are not allowed on base. Pick up point is outside the South Gate at the Visitor Center. The Mountain View Lodge is within walking distance of the gate at approximately 25 miles.

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Upon arriving to Aviano, you may need or choose to rent a vehicle. This will help when looking for homes, settling in, or exploring the area while you wait for your car to arrive. Below are a list of car rental places to get you started. They are not endorsed or affiliated with Aviano Air Base. You will need a current driver’s license and an international driver’s license.

On-Base Rental

• Europcar: +39 0434-66-8719 [Area F BX]

Aviano Rental

• Economy Rental: +39 0434-66-1155
• Miotti SRL: +39 0434-66-1362

Pordenone Rental

• Avis: +39 0434-21925
• Hertz: +39 0434-52-0200

Venice Marco Polo Airport Rental

• Autoeuropa: +39 041-541-6638
• Avis: +39 041-547-5030
• Europcar Italia: +39 041-547-5654
• Hertz: +39 041-541-6075
• Locauto Rent: +39 041-541-6737
• Maggiore: +39 041-541-5040
• Sixt: +39 041-541-5570