Florence Flights and Travel Guide

Whether you’re an art lover, a nature lover, a lover of food and wine or simply in love with someone else, board a flight to Florence and immerse yourself in the romance and passion that encompasses this city. Florence’s landscape is what renders people awe-struck, and also why it’s referred to as one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Draped with vineyards and decorated with art, Florence is simply captivating. 

Located in the northwest of Italy, travelers booking flights to Florence will be immediately inspired by the city’s famous surroundings. It’s hard to miss Brunelleschi's cathedral dome crowning along the skyline or the palaces of Michelozzo hidden in the valleys. Florence has an element of elegance that surpasses that of any other Italian city. From its perfectly lined landscape to the picturesque countryside, it’s likely you’ll fall in love with Florence. Don’t be surprised if your inner-artist yearns to break free in Florence – standing among Botticelli’s paintings and Michelangelo’s sculptures might motivate you to capture the character of Florence on your own canvas.

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Florence Climate

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When to Fly to Florence

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Getting Around Florence

After your Florence cheap flight lands at Peretola, look for the Volainubus Airport Shuttle. The shuttle brings you from the terminal to downtown Florence, and fares are reasonable at EUR 4.50 each way (as of October 2008).

If your cheap flight to Florence left you aching to stretch your legs, don’t worry: Florence is a city for walkers, full of windy alleys that’ll take you to the city’s most famous attractions in a short amount of time. As a result, pedestrian traffic tends to be dense and can occasionally hold up street traffic. Renting a bicycle in Florence is a great way to see the city if you’re not ready to take on the vias (streets) on foot. 

To save money, refrain from renting a car or depending on taxis for the duration of your stay. You may have scored a cheap flight to Florence, but your cab fare could cost you due to Florence’s growing number of one-way streets and traffic restrictions.

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Florence Insider Information

• General strikes in Italy common and worth considering when your trip itinerary. Though it’s unlikely you’ll hear of plans to strike far enough in advance to adjust your reservations and flights to Florence, the possibility of a transport or general strike occurring should be considered when you’re mapping out your trip activities. Make note of when museums will be closed in Florence and what the rescheduling policy is for performances and sporting events: You could lose a whole day during your trip to Florence if your plans are inflexible.
• Some of the best sights in Florence don’t require tickets or admissions fees. If the weather is on your side and you booked your cheap flight to Florence in the summer months, sit in one of Florence’s ancient piazzas and sip your cappuccino while people watching, or hike up to Piazzo Michaelangelo for a panoramic view of the city beneath you. The Ponte Vecchio, famous for its built-in shops hawking wares of illustrious jewelers, is a great place to look shop, as is the open-air market of San Lorenzo.
• It’s no secret that Italian cuisine is a gut-busting force to be reckoned with, and Florentine food especially will leave you begging for second and third helpings. In order to fully enjoy your dining experience in Florence, read up on restaurant etiquette before your trip to avoid unpleasant surprises. It’s normal in trattorias and ristorantes for there to be a coperto, or cover charge, added to the bill as a service charge. However, if you’re feeling generous with all the cash you saved on your Florence cheap flight, feel free to tip additionally: It’s much appreciated, though not required custom in Italy.
• Have you been eagerly looking forward to your visit to the Uffizi in order to see The Birth of Venus? You’re not alone. You could visit Florence in the middle of the coldest winter and still find lengthy lines at all of the city’s famous museums. Avoid the inevitable queue by booking a reservation at your museum of choice a day or two in advance, or get up early to beat the afternoon rush.

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Florence Airports

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