Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, making Florence one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of ten weekly London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 19:00.
To ensure you catch your LHR to FLR flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Florence (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport offered by this popular carrier.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 86.89% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways has the best on-time record for LHR to FLR flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and FLR include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Florence Airport (FLR)
At the moment, $138 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $291. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to FLR by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Finding cheap flights from LHR to FLR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
Reserve a hotel near FLR if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Florence Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Florence's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Florence Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Florence in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Florence Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Florence, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to FLR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Florence. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.