London LON to Florence FLR flight with Vueling Airlines

Flights from London to Florence

Travellers heading out to Tuscany on business or for a cultural city break can take direct daily flights from London to Florence. There are departures from a choice of three London airports, provided by a national carrier and a budget operator. Journey times to the Italian city are a little over two hours, with schedules offering morning, afternoon and evening departure times from London.

Which airlines fly from London to Florence?

The UK's national carrier, British Airways, offers direct flights to Florence from London City Airport, operated by its commuter subsidiary BA  Cityflyer. In addition, budget airline Vueling operates direct flights to Florence from London Gatwick and, twice a week, from London Luton, with some Vueling flights operated in a code share with Spanish national carrier Iberia.

How long is the flight from London to Florence?

The fastest flight option on the 751 mile trip from London to Florence is the BA Cityflyer service from London City Airport, taking two hours and five minutes to reach the Italian city. Flights from Gatwick take five minutes longer, while Vueling flights from London Luton take two hours and 20 minutes.

How many flights are there from London to Florence?

The British Airways schedule from London City Airport to Florence offers one flight on Sundays and Mondays and two flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Vueling provides one flight from Gatwick on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, and two on all other days. The Vueling London Luton flight is available on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Florence?

Departure airport: Fights depart from either London City, Gatwick or Luton. London City Airport is about eight miles east of central London, with regular connections on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).  Gatwick is about 30 miles south of the city, connected by frequent trains from London Victoria. London Luton is 35 miles north of London, with frequent Thameslink train services taking 45 minutes to reach the terminal.

Arrival airport: Flights arrive at Florence Peretola. Peretola Airport is located about three miles north-west of the city, with local bus connections taking about 20 minutes to reach the historic centre. The small terminal has cafes, duty-free shopping, a currency exchange bureau and car rental desks.