Travelling from London to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR): What you need to know
Planning your flight from London to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are your main options in London.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Florence Peretola Airport flight.
The timezone in Florence is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Florence Peretola Airport is located in Florence.
You can pick from 10 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Florence Peretola Airport (FLR). This is the busiest route, with British Airways offering a 8:10am departure from LHR to FLR.
Your flight from London to FLR won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Florence Peretola Airport with British Airways. This popular airline operates departures from LHR.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and FLR is British Airways.
With a dependable 86.89% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
LHR is around 24 kilometers from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) plane ticket from this hub.
Vueling operates direct flights from London to FLR departing from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Vuelings takes the lead in bookings on the LGW to FLR route.
If you're looking for a carrier that's reliably punctual, go with Vuelings. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 91.6% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Florence Peretola Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Florence Peretola Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Get on board with British Airways. It offers direct London to FLR plane tickets from STN.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and FLR is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 77.78% of its services arriving on schedule.
STN is around 56 kilometers from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Florence Peretola Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
About Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
If you have a late flight from London to Florence Peretola Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near FLR:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to Florence Peretola Airport flight.
Getting from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Central Florence is about 6 kilometers from Florence Peretola Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
P2,768 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Florence Peretola Airport. Return flights start from P4,163. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to FLR.
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The best time to fly from London to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR). September is the busiest month to travel to Florence. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book a London to FLR plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Florence to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Florence Peretola Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Florence
Start your Florence trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Florence Peretola Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Florence visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometers southeast of Florence, a visit to Rome will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Italy, consider Milan, roughly 241 kilometers northwest of Florence. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are among the biggest draws.