Cheap flights to Florence

How long is the flight to Florence?

If you’re intending to fly to Florence, Italy, from New Zealand, you can leave from Auckland or Christchurch, depending on whether you live on North or South Island. The flights departing from Auckland take between 28h 30min and 43h. The total travel time depends on how long you stop at other cities on the way. You can also fly from Christchurch, in which case it will take you about 24h on the shorter routes and around 26h on the longer. You’ll have a wider choice of routes from Christchurch too, so if you’re on the North Island and want to cut some time off your trip, it may be worthwhile to leave from here rather than Auckland.

Are there direct flights to Florence?

Unfortunately, there aren’t any airlines offering direct flights from New Zealand to Florence, and all routes make two stops on the way. Leaving from Auckland Airport (AKL), you can travel via Dubai Airport (DXB) and Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), or via Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Zurich Airport (ZRH). You’ll land at Florence Airport, Florence (FLR), also known as Florence Peretola, on all flights into the city. Another very popular route from Auckland is to fly first to Singapore and then to Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH), before arriving in Florence. Or fly via Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) and on to Dubai and Florence. The quicker flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) travel via Singapore and then Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), or via Singapore and Munich Airport (MUC). Besides these, you’ll find many other Florence flight deals available.

How do you get from Florence Airport to the city centre?

Florence Airport, Peretola, is about 11 km from the city centre. You can hire a taxi to get between the two or use a mobile app like Lyft or Uber. The drive time, traffic dependent, is about 20min. You can also take a bus, which will take about 50min on Line 17. If you prefer the tram, there’s one every 10min or so on the T2 line, which takes about an hour to get to central Florence.

What are some things to do in Florence?

Florence is a historic city packed with tourist attractions and important Italian landmarks. The centrepiece of the city is Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza Duomo, containing some of Italy’s most priceless artworks. Another of the world’s most highly rated museums is Uffizi Palace and Gallery, and you also shouldn’t miss seeing San Lorenzo and Michelangelo’s Medici Tombs. Pitti Palace is also highly recommended, where you’ll find Boboli Gardens, created in the 1500s. To treat yourself to the flavours of Florence, head to Mercato Centrale, the city’s famous food market, and for a panoramic view of the whole of Florence, go up to the Piazzale Michelangiolo terrace – try to time this for sunset.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Florence?

As a New Zealand citizen, you won’t need to get a visa to fly to Florence. Italy has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand, so you can travel there on holiday and stay for up to 90 days. Your passport is all that’s required to enter the country; although, you may be asked to show your return ticket.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Florence?

Booking a flight to Florence Peretola (FLR) is your only option if you intend on flying to Florence. It is only a 5.9 km journey from Peretola to Florence’s city centre.