Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
The timezone in Florence is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Your PIK to FLR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to tour a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Barcelona-El Prat Airport is a sought-after stop between PIK and FLR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Currently, £83 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £151. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PIK to FLR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PIK to FLR.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is about 30 miles from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PIK? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Consider staying in a hotel near FLR if you're catching a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car and explore Florence and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Firenze-Peretola Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport is roughly 6 miles from the centre of Florence. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Florence in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport for August if you want to visit Florence during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PIK to FLR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Florence is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. Around 140 miles south-east of Florence, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another essential stop in Italy and is around 160 miles north-west of Florence. No journey is complete without experiencing Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
