Travelling from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence is six hours ahead of Charlotte and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your CLT to FLR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Florence Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CLT and FLR:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Florence Airport (FLR)
R 5,568 is the best price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas Airport to Florence Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 12,527. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from CLT to FLR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
79% of flights taking off from Charlotte Douglas Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Charlotte Douglas Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Florence Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charlotte Douglas Airport to Florence Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Florence Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Florence's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Florence Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Florence Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Florence. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the most popular month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Florence Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Florence in March.
Before locking in your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Florence Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Florence, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CLT to FLR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Florence. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Milan is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. No journey is complete without visiting Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.