The Venice Airport is VERY busy. They don't have the same check in setup either. You have to get in line and they inspect your bags and tag them while you are in line. If they weigh your bags and they are over, it's a $25. fee and most people are busy trying to repack in line. It's somewhat chaotic. Then you will need to clear security and x-ray. Also, you might need to return your VAT Refund tickets. That took us about 45 minutes. There is a booth by the door nad no one was there. They finally came. Once near the gate, we had to wait again in line at the cash exchange to get cash for our VAT, I bought a piece of jewelery in Florence that cuased that fiasco). Oh - the airport had some very cool duty free shops.