Travelling from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Start your vacation planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
The timezone in Florence is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Firenze-Peretola Airport is located in Florence.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to FLR, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a popular month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Chicago to FLR with a stopover. To see your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ORD and FLR include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
ORD is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and FLR include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 21 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to FLR, chill out in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
About Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near FLR:
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Florence. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport is C$434. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$836. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for flight tickets from Chicago to FLR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
February is the quietest time to travel to Florence. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
Before locking in your flight from Chicago to FLR, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Florence, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 33ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
More about Florence
After booking your flight from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Florence:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Del Duomo are essential stops on your Florence itinerary.
Complete your Florence trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Chicago to Firenze-Peretola Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Florence and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.