Travelling from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to New York: what you need to know
New York is 5 hours behind Florence, where Firenze-Peretola Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from FLR to New York.
Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from FLR to New York. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from Italy, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before flying.
Travelling from central Florence to FLR takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near FLR? If you're catching an early flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to New York
$439 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $683. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FLR to New York if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap tickets from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Central New York is approximately 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). After your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 48 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near JFK. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from FLR to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit New York, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from FLR to New York sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to New York, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just the start of the major attractions to add to your New York to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Empire State Building.
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