Flying from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, making Florence five hours ahead of Charleston.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CHS to FLR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
At the moment, R 7,117 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,031. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from CHS to FLR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Charleston International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
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Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Charleston International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.5% of flights that take off from CHS reach their destination on time.
Charleston International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Charleston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CHS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Consider booking a hotel near FLR if you're taking a late Charleston International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car and explore Florence and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Firenze-Peretola Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Firenze-Peretola Airport, Florence is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Charleston International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Florence based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Charleston International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport for August if you want to explore Florence during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHS to FLR in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a visit to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights 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.
Milan is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. No trip is complete without visiting Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
