Travelling from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) taking off from here.
Florence is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa. Firenze-Peretola Airport is located in Florence, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Ottawa to FLR won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
From the centre of Ottawa, YOW is approximately 13 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
About Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport to central Florence is about 29 minutes in a car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 1 hour and 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
C$523 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport. Return flights start from C$1,031. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To pick up flight tickets from Ottawa to FLR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Florence, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Florence is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Ottawa to FLR in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Florence
After locking in your flight from Ottawa to Firenze-Peretola Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Florence:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Del Duomo are top sights which should be on any good Florence itinerary.
Complete your Florence trip with a car rental
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