Art · History · Culture. Compare cheap flights to Florence from UK airports — flight time 2h 30m from London.
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Florence is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h 30m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the art, the history and the culture. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Birmingham — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. The lowest return fare we have seen is £46 for a trip starting in December, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Italian the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £46 (trip starting in December) | £193 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £147 (trip starting in November) | £153 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £161 (trip starting in November) | £175 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £164 (trip starting in November) | £200 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £174 (trip starting in December) | £214 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £222 (trip starting in May) | £268 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £245 (trip starting in April) | £257 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | – | – | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | – | – | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | – | – | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Florence is £46 for a trip starting in December, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 7 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £153 to £268. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Florence: £46 from London Gatwick (trip starting in December, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Florence: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, London Luton and London Stansted. Each has its own fare page.
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Key fact: London Gatwick has the lowest stored return fare for Florence: £46 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct if you want Florence at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Italian is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Florence: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Flight time from London: about 2h 30m.
Direct flights from London to Florence take approximately 2h 30m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Florence: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, London Luton and London Stansted. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Florence is £46 for a trip starting in December, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £193. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Florence was £46 from London Gatwick, then London Heathrow £147, Birmingham £161 and Manchester £164. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £153 from London Heathrow, then Birmingham £175 and London Gatwick £193. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Florence accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Italian. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
