Travelling from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR): What you need to know
Florence is ten hours behind Melbourne. Florence Peretola Airport is located in Florence, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to FLR.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to FLR flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
About Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near FLR:
Grab a Florence Peretola Airport rental car and explore Florence and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport flight.
Getting from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Central Florence is about 6 kilometres from Florence Peretola Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
Currently, 615 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.175 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to FLR. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR). June is when most people travel to Florence. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
The warmest month in Florence is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Melbourne to FLR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Florence
Start your Florence trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Florence Peretola Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Brunelleschi's Dome and David of Michelangelo are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Florence itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Uffizi Gallery.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres southeast of Florence, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Milan is another standout destination in Italy and is around 241 kilometres northwest of Florence. No trip is complete without experiencing Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.