Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Florence Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Florence one hour behind Athens.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to FLR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Florence (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Athens International Airport to Florence Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ATH to FLR flights. A dependable 93.33% of its services on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Florence Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and FLR:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Florence Airport (FLR)
At the moment, $85 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Florence Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $187. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to FLR.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Florence Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Florence Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Athens International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Florence Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Athens International Airport to Florence Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Follow your own route with a Florence Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and venture far and wide through Florence and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Florence Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Florence Airport, Florence is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Florence Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Florence. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Florence Airport for August if you'd like to go to Florence during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to FLR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Florence, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel 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 want to check out another well-known destination in 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.
