Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence is five hours ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your YOW to FLR flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
At the moment, $1,488 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $999. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from YOW to FLR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from YOW to FLR.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights that take off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Reserve a hotel near FLR if you're on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car and explore Florence and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Firenze-Peretola Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Florence. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Florence in January.
The warmest month in Florence is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to FLR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a visit to Rome will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another standout destination in Italy and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. No trip is complete without visiting Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.