Cheap Flights from Dublin to Florence

Flight Information

Cheap flights from Dublin to Florence are available from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Florence Airport (FLR). Florence Airport is about 4 miles from the city centre of Florence. Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa are the main airlines that offer flights from Dublin to Florence. Although no direct flights are available, cheap flights from Dublin to Florence can still be easily found.

Flights will depart from Dublin to Florence from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. The terminals offer shoppers luxury beauty brands, high-end textiles, and a variety of electronics at The Loop. While waiting for your flight, stop in for a meal or a quick snack from one of many eateries serving Irish food, such as the Gate Clock Bar, as well as delis and cafes located throughout the airport.

Dublin Airport recommends that all travellers check in for flights from Dublin to Florence no later than 90 minutes prior to the flight's departure time. Travelers will need a valid passport as identification to check in for the flight.

Flights arriving from Dublin to Florence will arrive in one of the two airport terminals. Florence Airport offers currency exchange, if needed, as well as a restaurant featuring a menu of local cuisine, called Baccanale Firenze. Transportation from the airport to your destination is available on site by bus, taxi, or car hire.

Climate and Time

The weather in Florence varies a lot from the weather in Dublin. While Dublin experiences moderate summers and mild winters, Florence has very warm summers, averaging a high of 31°C, compared to Dublin's weather, with a summer high of 19°C. Local shop owners and vendors will sometimes close on the warmest summer days due to the heat. The winters in Florence typically average a high of 11°C while Dublin has an average high of 7°C.

The time in Florence is only 1 hour ahead of Dublin time, so clocks that don't change automatically will need to be set forward.

Cost of Living

Apartment rentals in Florence are approximately half of the cost of a similarly sized apartment in Dublin. Utilities, however, are slightly higher in Florence by approximately 6 percent.

Dining and Transportation

Travelers will be pleasantly surprised by restaurants costing around 10 per cent less per meal than in Dublin. You can truly enjoy fine Italian food in places like the Osteria Santo Spirito, with patio seating available.

While preparing for travel to and from the airport and as you make plans to travel through and around the city to see the sights, be aware that the price of a taxi will be about 50 percent higher than transportation in Dublin. Public transportation may be an excellent choice for savings as it is only one-third of the cost of public transportation in Dublin. If you decide to rent a car during your stay, also note that petrol runs about 9 percent higher in Florence than in Dublin.