Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Florence Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Zurich and Florence are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 25 Zurich Airport to Florence Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, take the 07:10 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:25 with SWISS.
To ensure you catch your ZRH to FLR flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring Florence (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Airport offered by this popular carrier.
SWISS tops the list for bookings on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that operates ZRH to FLR flights, with 77.11% of its services arriving on schedule.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Florence Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near ZRH:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Florence Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Florence Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and experience more of Florence and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Florence Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Florence in March.
Before locking in your flight from Zurich 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).
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to FLR in January if you'd rather travel during 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 to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a trip to Rome will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're eager to discover another side of Italy, head for Milan, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are key reasons to visit.