Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Florence flight
Flights from Zurich to Florence depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $154 (€125) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 22:05. The fastest flight covers the 280 miles (452 km) distance in 1h 10m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $154 (€125) |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 00:40 |
Last flight 22:05 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Zurich to Florence start from as low as $154 (€125) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $361 (€292) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 33 daily trains from Zurich to Florence with 5 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 10m but the average duration is 2h 15m
Train Operators
- Travel from Zurich to Florence with LAER, SWISS, Air France, ITA, and Air Serbia
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is LAER.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport
- First train typically departs at 12:40 AM and the last at 10:05 PM
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Florence
Cheapest price
$255
Average price
$854
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Flights per day
69
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Florence will cost around $854 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $255.
Of the 69 flights that leave Zurich for Florence onSun, Jan 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 18 the direct flights cover the 452 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jan 18 the longest flights will take 2 h 55 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.
U24096+
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104
U24096+
Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106
U24096+
Regionale 20575+
FRECCIAROSSA 8520
VY6279 · VY6008
VY6279 · VY6004
LX1680
AZ7197
LX1674
AZ7195
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EN8196Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €125.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€292 Average price | €132 Average price | €88 Average price Cheapest |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Florence flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Florence flights for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX1674 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 1h15 | 1:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2369+ EN8196 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 3:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2369+ LH9440 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 3:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2369+ LH1870+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9674 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 9h45 | 10:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH2369+ LH1870+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 15h53 | 4:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4 transfers | |
EN8121 · LH9498 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 5:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5683 · LH9498 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 5:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5683 · EN8858 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 5:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8121 · EN8858 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 5:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1615 · AF1066 | 1:50 PM Zurich Airport | 18h05 | 7:55 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1615 · AF1266 | 1:50 PM Zurich Airport | 8h05 | 9:55 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1680 | 3:55 PM Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 5:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX1732+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9674 | 4:50 PM Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 10:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
LX1732+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 4:50 PM Zurich Airport | 11h38 | 4:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1815 · AF1366 | 5:50 PM Zurich Airport | 16h35 | 10:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1815 · AF1066 | 5:50 PM Zurich Airport | 14h05 | 7:55 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1815 · AF1266 | 5:50 PM Zurich Airport | 4h05 | 9:55 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1110+ EN8198 | 6:05 PM Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 9:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5751+ LH9442 | 6:05 PM Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 9:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ573 · AZ1681 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h25 | 9:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ573 · AZ1675 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 15h40 | 9:55 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3440 · LX3456 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h25 | 9:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3440+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 10h13 | 4:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AZ573 · AZ1677 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 19h00 | 1:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ573+ Regionale 20749+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 10h13 | 4:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AF1415+ AF1366 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 4h55 | 10:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1415+ AF1566 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 7h55 | 1:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5749+ LH1866+ Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 11h33 | 5:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH5749+ LH1866+ Regionale 20575+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 9h12 | 3:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH5749+ LH1866+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 13h40 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
U24096+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 12h40 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
U24096+ Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 10h33 | 5:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
U24096+ Regionale 20575+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 8h12 | 3:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
LX1668+ LX3455+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 7:50 AM Zurich Airport | 12h05 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX1668+ LX3455+ Regionale 20575+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 7:50 AM Zurich Airport | 7h37 | 3:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 7:55 AM Zurich Airport | 12h00 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH2367+ LH9438 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 3h10 | 11:35 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2367+ EN8194 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 3h10 | 11:35 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2367+ LH1868+ Regionale 20721 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 14h25 | 10:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH2367+ LH1868+ Regionale 20683+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 9h02 | 5:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH2367+ LH1868+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 11h30 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
VY6247 · VY6004 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 12h25 | 9:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY6008 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 10h40 | 7:20 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ571 · AZ1679 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 7h40 | 5:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3438+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 10h10 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ571 · AZ1681 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 11h55 | 9:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3438+ Regionale 20721 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 13h05 | 10:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
LX3438+ Regionale 20575+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 5h42 | 3:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ571 · AZ1677 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 3h30 | 1:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1766 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 9h05 | 6:50 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1736+ Regionale 20721 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 11:25 AM Zurich Airport | 11h25 | 10:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ7187 · AZ1679 | 11:25 AM Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 5:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7187 · AZ1681 | 11:25 AM Zurich Airport | 10h15 | 9:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1736+ Regionale 20683+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 11:25 AM Zurich Airport | 6h02 | 5:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
LX1736+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 11:25 AM Zurich Airport | 8h30 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AZ7187 · AZ1675 | 11:25 AM Zurich Airport | 22h30 | 9:55 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Zurich to Florence Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

Flights from Zurich to Florence generally leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
Zurich Airport is 12.8 km away from Zurich city centre and Florence Peretola Airport is 8.1 km from Florence city centre.
- Pitti Immagine Uomo, a major international fashion event showcasing men's clothing
- Scoppio del Carro, a historic Easter celebration featuring a cart filled with fireworks
- Festa della Rificolona, a lantern festival held in September with a parade through the streets
- Calcio Storico, an ancient football game played in June that combines elements of soccer, rugby, and wrestling.
- Epiphany, traditional celebrations and parades marking the end of the Christmas season in January
- Liberation Day, commemorative events and a festive atmosphere in April
- Assumption of Mary, religious processions and local festivities in August
- All Saints' Day, honoring the deceased with unique customs and gatherings in November.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Zurich to Florence
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the departures area, including duty-free and local products.
- Parking available, short-term parking costs approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, offering refreshments and Wi-Fi.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Bus: Line 2, Line 30
- Tram: T2
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