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

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 09:18
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 22:08.

The flight takes about 2h 13m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Florence takes 2h 13m, covering 1,933 km.

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.

Return flights from London to Florence range from $238 to $499, with an average of $338 over the past 12 months. Anything below $238 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $338 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $198 return via Valencia (VLC), compared with $336 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Florence flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Florence are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $166, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• NOLEGGIARE
• Europcar
• Ecovia
• DRIVALIA

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Zurich (ZRH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from London to Florence. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $293 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $428, a difference of $135.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• British Airways
• Vueling

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 44m, compared to 5h 02m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 06m 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.

Piazza Santa Maria Novella is one of the most viewed places in Florence on KAYAK.

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

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

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.