Flying from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA): what you need to know
Bastia - Corsica's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Florence.
To ensure you get on your FLR to BIA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FLR and BIA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Firenze-Peretola Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight is 80 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 235 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from FLR to BIA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FLR to BIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport.
Handy information about Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Of the flights that depart from Firenze-Peretola Airport, 68.62% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Firenze-Peretola Airport from central Florence, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near FLR. Whether you have an early flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
If you're coming in on a late Firenze-Peretola Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BIA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bastia Poretta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and explore beyond Bastia - Corsica's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bastia Poretta Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) to central Bastia - Corsica
From Bastia Poretta Airport, Bastia - Corsica is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Bastia - Corsica in February.
The warmest month in Bastia - Corsica is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from FLR to BIA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Bastia - Corsica has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres west of Bastia - Corsica, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If there's time to check out another side of France, head for Nice, about 209 kilometres north-west of Bastia - Corsica. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
