Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Florence one hour ahead of Manchester.
To ensure you get on your MAN to FLR flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAN and FLR include:
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight is $70. A return fare right now is $167. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAN to FLR, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that take off from Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
If you have a late Manchester Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near FLR:
Pick up a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car and discover Florence and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Firenze-Peretola Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Firenze-Peretola Airport, Florence is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Florence in January.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport for August if you want to visit Florence during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 91ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 30ºF and 52ºF. Look for cheap tickets from MAN to FLR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Florence is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 140 miles south-east of Florence, a visit to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with 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.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Italy, head for Milan, roughly 160 miles north-west of Florence. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are highlights.