Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
Flights from BRU to FLR start from 08:55 — the first with Brussels Airlines. The last service of the day is at 08:55 with Brussels Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to FLR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Florence (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with Brussels Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
Brussels Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BRU and FLR:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
38 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. Return flights start at 68 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BRU to FLR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BRU to FLR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
71.97% of flights taking off from Brussels Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BRU? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Explore without limits with a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and chase adventure across Florence and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Firenze-Peretola Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Firenze-Peretola Airport, Florence is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Florence in January.
The warmest month in Florence is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Brussels Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BRU to FLR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. About 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Italy, head for Milan, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are the start of reasons to visit.