- 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 Zurich to Florence depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) 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. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Flights per day 40 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$201
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$584
Fastest journey on Sep 01
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
1 h 13 m
Flights on Sep 01
46
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 $584 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $201.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 46 flights from Zurich to Florence, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct flights cover the 452 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the longest flights will take 1 h 20 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.
U22987+
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104
U22987+
Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106
VY6263 · VY6001
U22987+
Regionale 20663+
FRECCIAROSSA 8520
VY6249 · VY6001
LX1678
LX1682
LX1680
LX1676
LX1674Omio 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 an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $648.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$648 Average price | $120 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Florence:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Florence costing on average $120 (€97).
A bus is $580 (€470) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Florence costing on average $648 (€525).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Florence flights for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX1670+ LX4095+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328+ Leonardo express 4657 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 8h26 | 9:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX1670+ LX4095+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528+ Leonardo express 4653 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 7h52 | 8:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX1670+ LX4095+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434+ Leonardo express 4659 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 8h36 | 9:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX1674 | 12:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1h20 | 2:10 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5765+ LH9440 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 4:35 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ3876+ AZ7447 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 4:35 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1191+ LH9498 | 2:35 PM Zurich Airport | 3h55 | 6:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1615 · AF1266 | 2:50 PM Zurich Airport | 7h55 | 10:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1615 · AF1766 | 2:50 PM Zurich Airport | 4h50 | 7:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5767+ LH9442 | 4:55 PM Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 8:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1106+ EN8198 | 4:55 PM Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 8:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1680 | 5:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 6:55 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS142+ OS539 | 6:00 PM Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 10:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS144+ OS539 | 6:55 PM Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 10:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3440 · LX3456 | 7:05 PM Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ573 · AZ1681 | 7:05 PM Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6249 · VY6001 | 9:10 PM Zurich Airport | 11h15 | 8:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1682 | 9:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 10:35 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
LX1676 | 7:05 AM Zurich Airport | 1h15 | 8:20 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106+ LX1726 | 7:20 AM Zurich Airport | 13h35 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104+ LX1726 | 7:20 AM Zurich Airport | 11h28 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20481 · Regionale 4100+ LX1726 | 7:20 AM Zurich Airport | 7h28 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
AF1415 · AF1666 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 9h30 | 5:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1566 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 6h40 | 2:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1766 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 11h55 | 7:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1466 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 4h25 | 12:10 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106+ U22987 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 12h25 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20663+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520+ U22987 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 7h57 | 4:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104+ U22987 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 10h18 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
LX1678 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 10:00 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX1678+ LX3459+ Regionale 20663+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 7h37 | 4:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX1678+ LX3459+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 12h05 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX1678+ LX3459+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 13h10 | 10:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 9:15 AM Zurich Airport | 12h45 | 10:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 9:15 AM Zurich Airport | 11h40 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LX2804+ LX3434+ Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110 | 9:15 AM Zurich Airport | 14h35 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH1185 · LH5686 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 4h35 | 2:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5763+ LH9438 | 9:30 AM Zurich Airport | 3h10 | 12:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY6005 | 9:30 AM Zurich Airport | 7h35 | 5:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY6029 | 9:30 AM Zurich Airport | 11h55 | 9:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS134+ OS535 | 10:40 AM Zurich Airport | 3h25 | 2:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6261 · VY6029 | 10:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h45 | 9:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6261 · VY6005 | 10:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h25 | 5:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1666 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 6h20 | 5:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1266 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 11h50 | 10:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1766 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 8h45 | 7:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
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 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.

Most Zurich to Florence flights use the Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Florence airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich 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 for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, 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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