Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London City Airport to Florence Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Florence one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of 13 weekly London City Airport to Florence Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 16:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LCY to FLR flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Florence (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from London City Airport to Florence Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
With 73.58% of its services landing on schedule, British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LCY to FLR flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Florence Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LCY and FLR:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
London City Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LCY land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To reach London City Airport from central London, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London City Airport to Florence Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LCY:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
If you're coming in on a late London City Airport to Florence Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FLR:
Follow your own route with a Florence Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and see more of Florence and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Florence Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Florence Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Florence. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London City Airport to Florence Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Florence. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from London City Airport to Florence Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Florence, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LCY to FLR in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Florence, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey around 225 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its top attractions. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Italy, consider Milan, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are key highlights.

