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The airport is only under 3 miles from the centre of Florence, and is accessible by tram, bus, and taxi. The tram takes about 20 minutes from Florence centre to the airport and it passes by Santa Maria Novella train station, and a one-way ticket will cost you under €2.30 (£2). There are also several buses from Florence centre that will take you to the airport in about 10 to 20 minutes depending on the bus and will cost anywhere between €1.15 (£1) and €14 (£12).

If you arrive by car then you can use the short-term car park (P1) or the long-term car park (P2), both of which are open 24/7. The short-stay car park is located in front of the Departures building and is ideal for a few hours of parking, costing around €2.90 (£2.50) for 30 minutes and €28 (£24) per day. The long-stay car park is in front of the Departures hall and costs around €4 (£3.50) for 4 hours and around €58 (£50) for 2 days.

Once you've arrived at the airport, you can spend your time in the Vip Club Lounge located on the first floor after security. There you can enjoy a self-service food bar and free Wi-Fi. To enter the VIP CLUB Lounge you will need a valid boarding card that includes the lounge services or be a member. However, you can also buy a Vip Lounge ticket from the Alisud ticket office from the Giunti Bookshop, costing around €40 (£35) per person.

When departing from the airport there are dedicated staff at no extra cost who can assist passengers during the pre-boarding process, including through Customs and Security and when boarding the aircraft. The airport also has 6 free parking spaces for disabled badge holders located by the entrance door, as well as wheelchairs within the terminal building.

Among airlines operating Florence to London flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Florence and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Vueling

Flights from Florence to London usually depart from Florence Peretola (FLR) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Florence to London:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £151 return and stopover options via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) at £149.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Florence to London most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Florence to London route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £145 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £174 – a £29 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Florence to London route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Florence to London flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Florence to London:

• Earliest: departs at 06:25 and lands at 08:45
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 37% above the route average of £154. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Florence to London takes 2h 20m, covering 746 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Florence to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £57, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 23m, compared to 5h 37m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 55m via Zurich (ZRH).

London is 1 hour behind Florence (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Return flights from Florence to London range from £108 to £209, with an average of £154 over the past 12 months. Anything below £108 counts as a good deal.