Travelling from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR). Explore your options for leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Florence is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC. Firenze-Peretola Airport is located in Florence, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to FLR, 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 standard rule.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and FLR are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in about 51 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to FLR:
About Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport to the centre of Florence is about 29 minutes in a car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport from $504 or travel return from just $723. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To find flight tickets from Washington DC to FLR, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Florence in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Florence is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Washington DC to FLR in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Florence
Start your Florence trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Firenze-Peretola Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Del Duomo are highlights which should be on any good Florence itinerary.
Complete your Florence trip with a car rental
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