Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Florence one hour ahead of London.
You can choose from 17 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 20:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to FLR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Florence (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with Vueling. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Vueling.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to FLR flights. An impressive 91.6% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LGW and FLR:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Florence Airport (FLR)
At the moment, $56 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $126. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to FLR by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to FLR.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Pick up a Florence Airport rental car and discover Florence and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Florence Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Florence Airport, Florence is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Florence. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport for August if you'd like to explore Florence during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 35ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to FLR in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.


