Flying from Florence Airport (FLO) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 4 hours ahead of Florence, where Florence Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from FLO to London, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like August, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your travels. When looking for a flight from FLO to London, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is a great option.
You don't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your flight tickets from Florence Airport to London, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
FLO is about 3 kilometres from central Florence. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 6 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 46 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near FLO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Florence Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLO) to London
C$944 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Florence Airport to London. Return flights start at C$1,437. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FLO to London if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a ticket from Florence Airport to London.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Florence Airport to London, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to LHR if you're catching a late flight from Florence Airport to London. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Florence Airport to London has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from FLO to London, rest your head at a hotel near LGW. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Florence Airport to London. To escape the crowds, travel to London in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Florence Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from FLO to London sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Florence Airport to London, browse our range of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your London must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buckingham Palace.
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