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Overview: London to Florence flight
Distance 1209 km |
Average flight duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Flights per day 95 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 00:40 |
Last flight 23:05 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Florence
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£490
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Flights per day
147
Distance
1209 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Florence will cost around £490 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £34.
Of the 147 flights that leave London for Florence every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1209 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 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.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £351.
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London to Florence flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:30 London | 2h20 | 09:50 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:15 London | 11h10 | 19:25 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 London | 2h20 | 20:20 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:55 London | 12h45 | 08:40 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:05 London | 10h20 | 06:25 Florence | 0 changesdirect |
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Airlines: Vueling Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Lufthansa, British Airways, ITA, SWISS, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, Air Dolomiti, Air France from London to FlorenceFind the best flights between London to Florence with Omio's travel partners Vueling Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Lufthansa, British Airways, ITA, SWISS, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, Air Dolomiti, Air France from £23. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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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.
FAQs: London to Florence flights

Flights from London to Florence generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Florence Peretola Airport is 8.1 km from Florence city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Florence
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Aspire Lounge available, access for a fee.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: A1, A2, 757
- Train: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the departures area, including duty-free and local products.
- Parking available, short-term parking costs approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, offering refreshments and Wi-Fi.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Bus: Line 2, Line 30
- Tram: T2
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