Flying from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Glasgow. Check out your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when reserving your flight from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR).
Florence is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Firenze-Peretola Airport is located in Florence, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Glasgow to FLR.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Glasgow to FLR departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, data shows 70.07% of flights complete their journey on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Work a stopover into your journey at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). It's a key transfer point for flights from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
You can arrive at PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Glasgow to FLR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near FLR and turn out the lights sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and venture far and wide through Florence and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Florence. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
69 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport. A return flight starts from 144 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to FLR, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR). Visit Florence in February for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Glasgow to FLR plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Florence, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Florence
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Firenze-Peretola Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Florence:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Florence when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Brunelleschi's Dome followed by David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Florence. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church, St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Italy, head for Milan, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Florence. The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are highlights.