- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Flights from Edinburgh to Florence depart on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:15. The fastest flight covers the 1055 miles (1698 km) distance in 2h 40m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1055 miles (1698 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Flights per day 45 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$316
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 30 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1698 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Florence will cost around $316 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 5 flights that leave Edinburgh for Florence onFri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 1698 km distance in an average of 11 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 17 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $597.
Distance: 1055 miles (1698 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$215 Average price | $697 Average price | $206 Average price Cheapest | $467 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 48m Average total duration 26h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45h 26m Average total duration 44h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Florence:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Florence costing on average $215 (€176).
A bus is $491 (€401) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Florence costing on average $697 (€569).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 18m.
Bus takes on average 44h 56m.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Florence flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1887 · AF1266 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 16h05 | 10:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1304+ Regionale 20711+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 13h47 | 8:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1887 · AF1566 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h45 | 2:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1666 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h35 | 5:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1304+ Leonardo express 4653+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 13h47 | 8:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1887 · AF1466 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h30 | 12:10 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1304+ Leonardo express 4657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 14h06 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1887 · AF1766 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 13h00 | 7:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922+ KL1655 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h05 | 4:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922+ KL1657 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h15 | 7:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922+ KL1659 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h45 | 10:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922 · KL1607+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 16h35 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL922+ KL1653 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h15 | 12:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922 · KL1607+ Leonardo express 4671+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 16h13 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL922 · KL1603+ Regionale 20681+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h26 | 6:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1467+ BA3279 | 5:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h35 | 2:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965+ EN8856 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 1:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 · LH232+ Regionale 20693+ FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h17 | 7:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH965 · LH232+ Regionale 20665+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h17 | 4:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH965 · LH232+ Regionale 20681+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h01 | 6:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH965+ EN8854 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 12:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965+ LH9496 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 12:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7214+ OS204+ OS535 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 2:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA8701+ BA522 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h00 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8701+ BA552+ Leonardo express 4651+ FRECCIAROSSA 9326 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h41 | 8:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA8701+ BA552+ Leonardo express 4649+ FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h26 | 7:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA8701 · BA3279 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h05 | 2:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8701+ BA552+ Regionale 20711+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 13h07 | 8:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA8711 · BA3279 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h25 | 2:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8711+ BA556+ Leonardo express 4665+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 13h46 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA8711+ BA556+ Leonardo express 4657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h46 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1465 · BA522 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 14h20 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8711+ BA522 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 14h20 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8711+ BA556+ Leonardo express 4659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 13h01 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
FR 3264 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2h45 | 12:00 PM Pisa International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1437 · BA556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ Leonardo express 4665 | 8:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h11 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1437 · BA556+ Leonardo express 4659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 8:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h26 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1437 · BA556+ Leonardo express 4657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 8:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h11 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1437 · BA522 | 8:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h45 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8703+ BA522 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h30 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8703+ BA556+ Leonardo express 4659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h11 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX1674+ LX8291 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h20 | 2:10 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8703+ BA556+ Leonardo express 4665+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h56 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA8703+ BA556+ Leonardo express 4657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h56 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL924+ KL1605+ Regionale 20711+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h12 | 8:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL924 · KL1655 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 4:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL924 · KL1657 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h45 | 7:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL924+ KL1607+ Leonardo express 4671+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h43 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL924 · KL1659 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h15 | 10:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL924+ KL1607+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 13h05 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
EW9365+ EW9886+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 9:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h35 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1439 · BA556+ Leonardo express 4657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 9:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h51 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1439 · BA556+ Leonardo express 4659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 9:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h06 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1439 · BA522 | 9:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h25 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK2546 · SK1915 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 21h55 | 9:10 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8715+ BA522 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h40 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1441 · BA522 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h40 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1441 · BA556+ Leonardo express 4665+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h06 | 9:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1441 · BA556+ Leonardo express 4659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h21 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1441 · BA556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560+ Leonardo express 4657 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h06 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1687 · AF1266 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h10 | 10:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687 · AF1404+ Leonardo express 4671+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h23 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1687 · AF1404+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h45 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1687 · AF1766 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h05 | 7:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1449 · BA554+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 9h40 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
SN2064+ SN4127 · SN4159 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 9h00 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN2064+ SN3183+ SN4159 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 9h00 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1449 · BA522 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h40 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH961 · LH116+ EN8198 | 1:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h15 | 8:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961 · LH116+ LH9442 | 1:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h15 | 8:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7332+ OS214+ OS539 | 1:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h15 | 10:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961+ LH9500 | 1:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h30 | 10:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL928+ KL1657 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h50 | 7:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL928+ KL1659 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h20 | 10:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL928 · KL1607+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 9h10 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL928 · KL1607+ Leonardo express 4671+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h48 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1435 · BA522 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h00 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS346 · OS145+ LX1682 | 1:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h10 | 10:35 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS346+ OS539 | 1:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h50 | 10:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1451 · BA522 | 3:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h50 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1659 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h25 | 10:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1651 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 16h35 | 10:40 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1366+ AF1487 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 17h05 | 11:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1066+ AF1487 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 14h30 | 8:55 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH963+ EN8852 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 14h10 | 9:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH963+ LH6910 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 14h10 | 9:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2453 | 7:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2h40 | 10:50 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SK2514 · SK2961 | 7:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 15h20 | 11:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK2514 · SK2963 | 7:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 22h55 | 7:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1457 · BA520 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 15h05 | 11:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8717+ BA520 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 15h00 | 11:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1461 · BA520 | 8:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 14h05 | 11:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1461+ BA8471 | 8:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 14h35 | 12:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1463 · BA520 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 13h20 | 11:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1463+ BA8471 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 13h50 | 12:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY7847 · VY6003 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 14h20 | 1:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY7847 · VY6001 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 9h30 | 8:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Florence by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Florence flights use the Edinburgh Airport to Florence Peretola Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Florence airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Florence Peretola Airport is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Florence Peretola Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Florence Peretola Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Florence Peretola Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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