Find the Best Flights to Florence and Tuscany

Tips for booking flights to Florence

Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) is the closest airport to the city and provides convenient domestic and European connections. Because its runway and route network are more limited than those of larger Italian airports, many travelers also compare flights to Pisa International Airport (PSA), Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), and Milan airports before continuing to Florence by train, bus, or private transfer. This flexibility can produce better schedules and lower total fares.

Airfares to Florence vary according to season, departure city, airline, baggage allowance, trade fairs, holidays, and booking window. Prices typically rise during Easter, spring, summer, fashion events, major exhibitions, and holiday weekends. Travelers with flexible dates may reduce costs by comparing midweek departures, alternative arrival airports, and itineraries that combine flights with Italy's high-speed rail network.

Florence is exceptionally well connected by train. High-speed services link the city with Rome, Bologna, Milan, Venice, Naples, and Turin, making it practical to fly into another major Italian gateway and continue by rail. When comparing flights, travelers should consider airport-to-station transportation, total journey time, baggage fees, and whether the arrival schedule allows a same-day train connection.

Booking several months in advance is recommended for spring, summer, Easter, and long-haul travel. Visitors planning immediate day trips or countryside stays should also confirm late train schedules, car-rental opening hours, and hotel check-in policies. Pisa and Bologna can be strong alternatives, but the full transfer time and cost should be included before selecting the cheapest airfare.