- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top 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
$46
Average price
$481
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Flights per day
102
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 $481 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 102 flights that leave Edinburgh for Florence onMon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct flights cover the 1698 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the longest flights will take 4 h 50 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.
FR 3264
FR 2453
LS3915+
Leonardo express 4703+
FRECCIAROSSA 8520
LS3915+
Leonardo express 4623+
FRECCIAROSSA 9423
LS3915+
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
Leonardo express 4621
FR 2453
FR 3264
KL932 · KL1659
BA1453 · BA522
KL928 · KL1657Omio 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 $599.
Distance: 1055 miles (1698 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$216 Average price | $699 Average price | $206 Average price Cheapest | $469 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 $216 (€176).
A bus is $493 (€401) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Florence costing on average $699 (€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, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:10 AM Edinburgh | 7h10 | 6:20 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Edinburgh | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Edinburgh | 2h45 | 6:25 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Edinburgh | 14h50 | 8:15 AM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Edinburgh | 12h10 | 7:50 AM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1887 · AF1566 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h45 | 2:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1266 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 16h05 | 10:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1466 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h30 | 12:10 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1666 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h35 | 5:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1504+ Leonardo express 4645+ FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h47 | 7:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1887 · AF1504+ Leonardo express 4643+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h31 | 7:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1887 · AF1504+ Leonardo express 4641+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h06 | 6:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL922 · KL1653 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h15 | 12:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922 · KL1659 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h45 | 10:30 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 · KL1603+ Leonardo express 4703+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h42 | 4:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL922 · KL1603+ Leonardo express 4623+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h26 | 4:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL922 · KL1603+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Leonardo express 4621 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h01 | 3:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH965+ EN8856 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h40 | 1:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965+ EN8854 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 12:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7214+ OS206+ OS539 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h05 | 10:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965+ LH9496 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 12:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 · LH232+ Leonardo express 4703+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h17 | 4:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
OS7214+ OS204+ OS539 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h05 | 10:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7214+ OS204+ OS535 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 2:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965 · LH232+ Leonardo express 4627+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h51 | 5:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH965 · LH232+ Leonardo express 4705+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h36 | 4:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
FR 3264 | 6:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Pisa International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1465 · BA522 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h00 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA552+ Leonardo express 4637+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h07 | 6:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1465 · BA552+ Leonardo express 4643+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h51 | 7:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1465 · BA552+ Leonardo express 4641+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h26 | 6:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1465+ BA3279 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h25 | 5:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA522+ BA8701 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h00 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA3279 · BA8701 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h25 | 5:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1467 · 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 | |
BA1467 · BA552+ Leonardo express 4637+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h27 | 6:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1467 · BA552+ Leonardo express 4641+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h46 | 6:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1467 · BA552+ Leonardo express 4643+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h11 | 7:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1467+ BA3279 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h45 | 5:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA3279 · BA8711 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h45 | 5:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LS3915+ Leonardo express 4621+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h16 | 3:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
LS3915+ Leonardo express 4623+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h41 | 4:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
LS3915+ Leonardo express 4703+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h57 | 4:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FR 2453 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2h40 | 11:55 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1437 · BA522 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h20 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1437 · BA554+ Leonardo express 4649+ FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h46 | 7:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1437 · BA554+ Leonardo express 4651+ FRECCIAROSSA 9326 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h01 | 8:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1437 · BA554+ Leonardo express 4653+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h27 | 8:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA1437+ BA3279 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h45 | 5:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL924 · KL1657 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h45 | 7:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL924 · KL1655 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 4:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL924 · KL1659 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h15 | 10:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL924 · KL1605+ Leonardo express 4659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h46 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL924 · KL1605+ Leonardo express 4657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h31 | 8:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
KL924 · KL1605+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528+ Leonardo express 4653 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h12 | 8:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX8293+ LX1732+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 18h58 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4 transfers | |
LX8293+ LX1732+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h50 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
BA522+ BA8715 | 10:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h45 | 10:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA560+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 10:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 17h53 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4 transfers | |
BA8715 · BA3279 | 10:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 5:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA560+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ BA8715 | 10:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h45 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
VY7847 · VY6005 | 10:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h20 | 6:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY7847 · VY6029 | 10:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h40 | 9:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY7847 · VY6110+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796 | 10:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 17h43 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4 transfers | |
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World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Florence Peretola Airport -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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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