Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) out of here.
The timezone in Florence is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Firenze-Peretola Airport is located in Florence.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to FLR. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to FLR leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to FLR flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78.67%.
About Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
If you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near FLR:
Grab a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car and discover Florence and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Florence. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
At the moment, R 6,939 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,417. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to FLR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR). Plan your visit to Florence in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to FLR plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Florence to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Florence
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Firenze-Peretola Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Florence:
Brunelleschi's Dome and David of Michelangelo are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Florence itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Uffizi Gallery.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Florence, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its top attractions. From Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church to St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Florence, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.