Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your HEL to FLR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and FLR:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Currently, R 1,525 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,438. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to FLR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to FLR.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. 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.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near FLR:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Florence's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Firenze-Peretola Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport to central Florence has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Florence in January.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Florence, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to FLR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Florence, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel around 225 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its leading attractions. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of Italy, consider Milan, about 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are the start of reasons to visit.