Flying from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence is nine hours ahead of Reno and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RNO to FLR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Handy information about Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
RNO is located at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno / Tahoe Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from RNO arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Reno / Tahoe Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Reno. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Reno / Tahoe Airport to Florence Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Florence Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and discover more of Florence and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Florence Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the busiest month for flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Florence Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Florence in March.
The warmest month in Florence is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Florence Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RNO to FLR in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Florence is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.