Florence Airport, Peretola (IATA: FLR, ICAO: LIRQ) serves Firenze (FI), IT. It has 60 scheduled routes to 47 destinations in 20 countries, operated by 34 airlines.
- Proximity to City Center: The airport is conveniently located just 4 kilometers (5 miles) northwest of Florence's historic center, making transfers quick and easy,.
- Efficient Public Transportation: The Tramway Line T2 is highly praised for connecting directly to Florence's city center (Santa Maria Novella station) in about 20 minutes for approximately €1.50,,.
- Compact Size (for some): Some travelers find the airport's small size makes it easy to navigate and allows for quick transit from security to gates,.
- Cleanliness: The terminal is generally described as clean.
- Overcrowding and Insufficient Facilities: The most frequent complaint is that the airport is too small for the volume of passengers it handles, leading to significant overcrowding, especially in departure areas. Facilities are often described as poor and insufficient, with limited seating,,.
- Disorganization and Staff Issues: Travelers frequently report an unorganized and chaotic experience, particularly during check-in and boarding. Staff are sometimes described as unhelpful, disinterested, or even rude,.
- Bus Boarding Procedures: Many flights involve boarding planes via a bus to the tarmac, which can be disorganized, crowded, and uncomfortable,.
- Short Runway and Flight Diversions: The airport's short runway can lead to frequent flight diversions or cancellations, especially during strong winds or adverse weather conditions, with flights often rerouted to Pisa or Bologna,.
- Security and Immigration Bottlenecks: While average security wait times are around 7 minutes, and immigration around 7 minutes, some experiences include long check-in lines and slow, inefficient passport control, especially during peak hours,.
- Florence Airport's primary advantage lies in its unbeatable proximity to the city center and efficient public transport. However, its small size and limited infrastructure struggle to cope with increasing passenger numbers, leading to frequent complaints about overcrowding, disorganization, and inadequate facilities. Travelers should manage expectations, arrive with ample time, and consider using Pisa Airport (PSA)** as an alternative if their priorities are airport comfort and efficiency over direct Florence access.
- Sources researched: airlinequality.com, airportroutes.com, cheapflights.com, bellaexplor.com, flightqueue.com*
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Airport routes
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) offers 60 flight routes operated by 34 airlines. Major carriers include Volotea, Vueling Airlines, BA CityFlyer and others. Popular destinations from Firenze include Amsterdam Schiphol, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy, Munich Int'l.
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from FLR?
Florence Airport, Peretola has 60 scheduled routes to 47 destinations in 20 countries, operated by 34 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Florence Airport, Peretola?
34 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Volotea, Vueling Airlines, BA CityFlyer.
Where is Florence Airport, Peretola located?
Florence Airport, Peretola is located in Firenze (FI), IT, at an elevation of 142 ft. Its IATA code is FLR and ICAO code is LIRQ.