- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 16 Oct
£129
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£468
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
1 h 10 m
Flights on 16 Oct
93
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Florence will cost around £468 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £129.
On Fri 16 Oct, we found 93 flights from Zurich to Florence, including 8 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 452 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U22987+
Regionale 20693+
Intercity 598
2987+
Regionale 20657+
FRECCIAROSSA 9540
2987+
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104
U22987+
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104
U22987+
Regionale 20657+
FRECCIAROSSA 9540
LX1682
LX1680
LX1678
AZ7197
AZ7199Flights from Zurich to Florence depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 22:05. The fastest flight covers the 452 km distance in 1h 5m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 452 km |
Average flight duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 0:40 |
Last flight 22:05 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Florence flights for today, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1191+ LH9498 | 14:35 Zurich Airport | 3h55 | 18:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
BA8766+ BA522 | 14:55 Zurich Airport | 7h25 | 22:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH5767+ LH9442 | 16:55 Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 20:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX1680 | 17:45 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 18:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ7197 | 17:45 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 18:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX1732+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 17:50 Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ7189+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 17:50 Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ7189+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18252 | 17:50 Zurich Airport | 12h49 | 6:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
OS144+ OS539 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 22:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ573+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18252 | 19:05 Zurich Airport | 11h34 | 6:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX3440+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18252 | 19:05 Zurich Airport | 11h34 | 6:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AF1815 · AF1066 | 19:30 Zurich Airport | 13h25 | 8:55 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
BA763+ BA8471 | 20:20 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h40 | 12:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
BA763 · BA520 | 20:20 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h10 | 11:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX1682 | 21:25 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 22:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ7199 | 21:25 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 22:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY6249 · VY6003 | 21:40 Zurich Airport | 15h35 | 13:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
VY6249 · VY6001 | 21:40 Zurich Airport | 10h45 | 8:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
| Friday 16 October | |||||
BA765 · BA520 | 6:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h30 | 11:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
BA765+ BA3279 | 6:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h30 | 14:30 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX1726+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 14h40 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
LX1726+ Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 11h28 | 18:48 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
LX1726+ Regionale 20657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 8h26 | 15:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
LX1726+ Regionale 20637+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 6h26 | 13:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ7185+ AZ1675 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 3h15 | 10:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX1726+ LX3452 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 3h15 | 10:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX1726+ Regionale 20481+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 5h26 | 12:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ7185+ Regionale 20481+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 5h26 | 12:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ7185+ Regionale 20657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 8h26 | 15:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ7185+ Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104 | 7:20 Zurich Airport | 11h28 | 18:48 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AF1415 · AF1766 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 12h00 | 19:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF1466 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 12:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF1666 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 9h35 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF1566 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 6h45 | 14:25 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH1183+ LH9496 | 8:15 Zurich Airport | 4h35 | 12:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX1660+ LX4085+ Regionale 20665 · Regionale 4106 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 12h30 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX1660+ LX4085+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 13h30 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX1660+ LX4085+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 12h30 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104+ U22987 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 10h18 | 18:48 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Leonardo express 4619+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ U22987 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 7h16 | 15:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598+ U22987 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 13h30 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ U22987 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 7h16 | 15:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104+ 2987 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 10h18 | 18:48 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ 2987 | 8:30 Zurich Airport | 7h16 | 15:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
LX1668+ LX3455+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 8:35 Zurich Airport | 12h25 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX1668+ LX3455+ Regionale 20665 · Regionale 4106 | 8:35 Zurich Airport | 12h25 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX1668+ LX3455+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 8:35 Zurich Airport | 13h25 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX1678 | 8:50 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 10:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX1678+ LX3459+ Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 8:50 Zurich Airport | 12h11 | 21:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX1678+ LX3459+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 8:50 Zurich Airport | 13h10 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX1678+ LX3459+ Regionale 20665 · Regionale 4106 | 8:50 Zurich Airport | 12h10 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
AZ7193 | 8:50 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 10:00 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX1678+ LX3459+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ Leonardo express 4625 | 8:50 Zurich Airport | 7h56 | 16:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 12h45 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 11h46 | 21:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 11h45 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Leonardo express 4705 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 7h46 | 17:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Leonardo express 4627 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 7h56 | 17:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4635 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 8h56 | 18:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Leonardo express 4637 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 9h12 | 18:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
VY6247 · VY6005 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 8h35 | 18:05 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
VY6247 · VY6029 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 11h50 | 21:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH5763+ LH9438 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 12:50 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
OS134+ OS535 | 10:40 Zurich Airport | 3h25 | 14:05 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LX3438 · LX3490 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 3h50 | 14:45 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ571+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 11h05 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ571 · AZ1677 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 3h50 | 14:45 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF1766 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 8h45 | 19:40 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF1666 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 6h20 | 17:15 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF1266 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 11h50 | 22:45 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ571+ Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 10h06 | 21:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ571+ Regionale 20665 · Regionale 4106 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 10h05 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
LX3438+ Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 10h06 | 21:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
LX3438+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 11h05 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ571+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 10h05 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ571+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Leonardo express 4627 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 6h16 | 17:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ571+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ Leonardo express 4625 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 5h51 | 16:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ571+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4635 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 7h16 | 18:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ571+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Leonardo express 4637 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 7h32 | 18:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
LX3438+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ Leonardo express 4625 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 5h51 | 16:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
BA759 · BA522 | 11:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h35 | 22:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
AZ7187+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 9h15 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
AZ7187+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 8h15 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598+ LX1736 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 9h15 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110+ LX1736 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 11h05 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328+ LX1736 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 8h16 | 21:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4635+ LX1736 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 5h26 | 18:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ LX1736+ Leonardo express 4637 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 5h42 | 18:27 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106+ LX1736 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 8h15 | 21:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
LX1674 | 12:50 Zurich Airport | 1h20 | 14:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ7195 | 12:50 Zurich Airport | 1h20 | 14:10 Florence Peretola Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ3876+ AZ7447 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 16:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
LH5765+ LH9440 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 16:35 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
BA733 · BA522 | 13:20 Zurich Airport | 9h00 | 22:20 Florence Peretola Airport | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Florence flights use the Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Florence airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich 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 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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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