- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Flights from Geneva to Florence depart on average 57 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 484 km distance in 1h 20m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 484 km |
Average flight duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Flights per day 57 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price on 10 Sept
£194
Average ticket price on 10 Sept
£511
Fastest journey on 10 Sept
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 10 Sept
3 h 35 m
Flights on 10 Sept
60
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Geneva to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Florence will cost around £511 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £194.
To travel from Geneva to Florence you need to make at least one change.
LX2805+
LX3438+
Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106
LX2805+
LX3438+
Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110
LX2805+
LX3438+
Regionale 20693+
Intercity 598
VY1223 · VY6001
LX2807+
Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110+
LX1736
LX2809+
LX1674
AZ577 · AZ1681
LX3436 · LX3456
AF7369 · AF1266
LX2817+
LX1682Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, while a train costs an average of £170.
Distance: 484 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£131 Average Price | £170 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £214 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Florence:
A coach is £73 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Florence costing on average £131.
A coach is £113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Florence costing on average £170.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Coach takes on average 9h 31m.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Florence flights for today, Wednesday 9 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1843 · AF1766 | 12:00 Geneva International Airport | 7h40 | 19:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1843 · AF1666 | 12:00 Geneva International Airport | 5h15 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
BA747 · BA522 | 12:50 Geneva International Airport | 9h30 | 22:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
OS354+ OS539 | 12:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h20 | 22:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH2249+ LH9440 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h35 | 16:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH2249+ LH4166+ LH5096 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 22:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2249+ LH5186 · LH5096 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 22:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2249+ AZ7447 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h35 | 16:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
SN3588+ SN3183+ SN4159 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h30 | 22:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3588+ SN4127 · SN4159 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h30 | 22:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 2 changes | |
BA357 · BA522 | 13:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h45 | 22:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2813+ LX1680 | 14:30 Geneva International Airport | 4h25 | 18:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2813 · LX1732+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ Leonardo express 4675 | 14:30 Geneva International Airport | 8h50 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LH1077 · LH116+ LH9442 | 14:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 20:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1443 · AF1766 | 14:40 Geneva International Airport | 5h00 | 19:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1443 · AF1266 | 14:40 Geneva International Airport | 8h05 | 22:45 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2811+ LX1680 | 14:55 Geneva International Airport | 4h00 | 18:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2811 · LX1732+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ Leonardo express 4675 | 14:55 Geneva International Airport | 8h25 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AF7367 · AF1266 | 15:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 22:45 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF7367 · AF1766 | 15:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h40 | 19:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110+ U21413 | 15:10 Geneva International Airport | 8h40 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328+ U21413 | 15:10 Geneva International Airport | 5h51 | 21:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20733+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ U21413 | 15:10 Geneva International Airport | 7h48 | 22:58 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
VY1223 · VY6029 | 16:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h15 | 21:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
VY1223 · VY6005 | 16:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 22:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
BA751 · BA522 | 16:40 Geneva International Airport | 5h40 | 22:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1143 · AF1266 | 17:00 Geneva International Airport | 5h45 | 22:45 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1343 · AF1266 | 18:15 Geneva International Airport | 4h30 | 22:45 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF7369 · AF1266 | 19:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h45 | 22:45 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX3436 · LX3456 | 19:05 Geneva International Airport | 3h35 | 22:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ577 · AZ1681 | 19:05 Geneva International Airport | 3h35 | 22:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
BA755 · BA520 | 21:25 Geneva International Airport | 14h10 | 11:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
| Thursday 10 September | |||||
LX2801+ LX1678 | 6:00 Geneva International Airport | 4h00 | 10:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF7371 · AF1466 | 6:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h10 | 12:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF7371 · AF1366 | 6:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h20 | 11:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH5743+ LH9496 | 6:10 Geneva International Airport | 6h40 | 12:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
SN3594+ SN3139 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h55 | 11:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
SN2726 · SN3139 | 7:05 Geneva International Airport | 3h55 | 11:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2805+ LX1674 | 7:15 Geneva International Airport | 6h55 | 14:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2805+ LX3438+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 7:15 Geneva International Airport | 14h45 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2805+ LX3438+ Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 7:15 Geneva International Airport | 16h35 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2805+ LX3438+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 7:15 Geneva International Airport | 13h40 | 20:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AF1243 · AF1466 | 7:20 Geneva International Airport | 4h50 | 12:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1243 · AF1566 | 7:20 Geneva International Airport | 7h05 | 14:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1243 · AF1366 | 7:20 Geneva International Airport | 4h00 | 11:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH1213+ LH9496 | 8:35 Geneva International Airport | 4h15 | 12:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH1213+ LH5686 | 8:35 Geneva International Airport | 5h05 | 13:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1543 · AF1566 | 9:10 Geneva International Airport | 5h15 | 14:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1543 · AF1666 | 9:10 Geneva International Airport | 8h05 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247 · LH103+ LH9498 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 18:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2247 · LH1868+ LH5094 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h45 | 18:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 2 changes | |
VY6201 · VY6005 | 9:35 Geneva International Airport | 9h20 | 18:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2807+ LX1674 | 10:00 Geneva International Airport | 4h10 | 14:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2807+ LX1736+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 10:00 Geneva International Airport | 12h00 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2807+ LX1736+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 10:00 Geneva International Airport | 10h55 | 20:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2807+ LX1736+ Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 10:00 Geneva International Airport | 13h50 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AF7363 · AF1566 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h05 | 14:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1666 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1643 · AF1566 | 10:30 Geneva International Airport | 3h55 | 14:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1643 · AF1666 | 10:30 Geneva International Airport | 6h45 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH5673 · LH9498 | 10:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h00 | 18:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX2809+ LX1674 | 11:00 Geneva International Airport | 3h10 | 14:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF7365 · AF1666 | 11:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h55 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ575 · AZ1679 | 11:40 Geneva International Airport | 6h35 | 18:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ575+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 11:40 Geneva International Airport | 10h20 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ575+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 11:40 Geneva International Airport | 9h15 | 20:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ575+ Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 11:40 Geneva International Airport | 12h10 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Official public transport app
Peretola Aeroporto -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Geneva is the diplomacy capital of the world, while Florence is known for its culture, Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments. The flight distance between Geneva and Florence is approximately 484 kilometers. Passengers can travel this distance with ease and comfort by flying. The average flight duration between the two cities is three hours 55 minutes. There are up to 90 flights daily from Geneva International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport. There are no direct flights between the two cities, and all the flights are indirect, with most requiring one change and a layover.
The Geneva to Florence route is operated by several airlines, including Air France, Alitalia Cityline Airlines, Alitalia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Iberia Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Airlines, Swiss Airlines, and vueling Airlines.
The average flight duration is three hours 55 minutes between the two cities. The fastest flight from Geneva to Florence takes around three hours 15 minutes, operated by Lufthansa Airlines, and partially operated by Swiss Airlines and Air Dolomiti. The flight has a layover at Munich Airport. The second fastest flight is operated by Swiss Airlines, partly run by Tab, which takes three hours 20 minutes for a complete journey with a layover at Zurich Airport. The longest flight from Geneva to Florence can take up to 19 hours, and this is offered by Air France.
There is an average of 90 flights daily from Geneva to Florence. Air France's timetable has a daily frequency of 32 flights. The flights depart from Geneva International Airport in the morning, afternoon, and evening hours. The flights are also partially operated by KLM Airlines. Swiss Airlines' departures timetable also has a daily frequency of 23 flights spread across the morning, afternoon, and evening hours. The flights are partially operated by Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Tab, and Lufthansa Airlines. Other airlines like Iberia and Alitalia have one and two flights per day, respectively. Other airlines with a varied number of trips in a day make the total frequency of up to 90 flights a day from Geneva to Florence.
Departure airport: flights from Geneva to Florence depart from Geneva International Airport, located approximately four and a half kilometers from Geneva city center. The airport is accessible through trains, taxis, buses, shuttles, private transport, and Uber. For those driving, the airport has parking that is accessible and can be booked online. The airport has two terminals. Other airport facilities include free WiFi, business charging points for electronic devices, airport lounges and hotels, duty-free shopping, ATMs, currency exchange, baby-care facilities, luggage storage, and a pharmacy.
Arrival airport: arrivals on this route land at Florence Peretola Airport. The airport is located four kilometers north-west of Florence. The city center can be reached easily by bus, taxi, rail and public transport from the airport. The most cost-effective and quick method of travel is to catch the ATAF Volainbus shuttle, which should take around 20 minutes. The airport offers many services, including ATMs, currency exchange, café and food outlets, selection of duty-free shops, conference facilities, communication facilities including free WiFi, and free 15 minutes of parking for pickups and drop-offs. Disabled facilities are also available at the airport.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Florence by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Geneva to Florence flights use the Geneva International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Florence airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Geneva International Airport is 1 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Geneva International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Geneva International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneva International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Florence Peretola Airport is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Florence Peretola Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Florence Peretola Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Florence Peretola Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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