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London Stansted is some distance by road from Central London, but rail links are in place to help you avoid traffic congestion. The Stansted Express train departs every 15min from London Liverpool Street and takes 47min to get to the airport; the airport train station is just below the terminal building, a 2min walk from the check-in desks. Trains start as early at 03:40 on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Yes, Florence Airport is linked to the city centre by bus and tram. The quickest route is serviced by the Vola in Bus shuttle, which departs the airport every 30min and takes approximately 20min to reach the Busitalia station in the city centre. The bus stop is found to the right of the terminal exit, while to the left is the tram station. Transit time to the city centre is also around 20min, with the added advantage of being able to disembark before the end stop.

Car hire at Florence Airport is off-site, with a free shuttle bus departing from the left of the terminal exit every 20min to the Palagio degli Spini, where the hire desks are located. International and local firms including Avis-Budget, Europcar, Sixt and Maggiore are all to be found here, with several open from 08:00 to 23:00.

Refuel after the flight from London to Florence by heading to one of two food concessions located conveniently in the public area. Baccanale Firenze in Arrivals is a restaurant-bar offering light meals of local cuisine, while Pezzoforte is located near the check-in desks and serves a range of drinks and international dishes in a cafeteria setting.

Only London City Airport (LCY) is near Central London – the rest are scattered around the city's outskirts. Base your choice of airport on how easy it is to access from where you are. Heathrow is convenient if you're coming from West England, while Gatwick (LGW) is a good choice from the south. Coming from the northeast, choose Stansted (STN), and from the northwest, Luton Airport (LTN).

Florence Airport is the secondary airport in beautiful Tuscany and serves cities in the central inland area of this region, with the larger Pisa Airport (PSA) serving the coastal zone. You can drive to Prato in just over 10 minutes and view its artistic treasures. Alternatively, visit Pistoia for its plant nurseries, famous all over Europe; the trip will only take about 20 minutes.

You can save on aircraft carbon emissions by flying with SWISS from Heathrow. Its flights leave several times a day and emit around 33% less CO2 than would be the norm. You can choose the morning flights on British Airways too, also leaving from Heathrow. These will save around 28% in carbon emissions.

All of London's airports have comprehensive limited-mobility facilities and aids for those with hidden disabilities. For personal assistance, advise your airline or travel agency at least 48 hours in advance. Florence Airport is also very accessible. It has wheelchair ramps, adapted restrooms and elevators and a special-assistance counter.

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

• British Airways
• Vueling

Flights from London to Florence may depart from 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). Flights usually arrive at Florence Peretola (FLR).

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 London to Florence:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £160 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £171 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Zurich (ZRH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 11% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the London to Florence route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £149 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £217, a difference of £68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London to Florence route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Florence are Santa Maria Novella, Firenze Fiera, and Piazza Santa Maria Novella. These are among the most viewed places in Florence on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 08:50
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 22:10.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 26% above the route average of £172. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Florence takes 2h 15m, 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 London to Florence are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £79, which is 34% 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 Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 44m, compared to 5h 01m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 10m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· NOLEGGIARE
· Europcar
· Ecovia
· DRIVALIA

Return flights from London to Florence range from £119 to £255, with an average of £172 over the past 12 months. Anything below £119 counts as a good deal.