Cheap flights from Glasgow to Florence

March offers the lowest prices if your dates are flexible, while summer and winter holiday periods tend to carry higher demand. Booking several weeks ahead usually secures better rates than last-minute purchases on this connecting route. Midweek departures often prove cheaper than weekend flights since business travellers avoid these days. School holidays in both countries create price spikes that disappear once term time resumes.

Every carrier on this route requires a connection, though the stopover locations vary considerably across operators. Easyjet and Jet2 operate as low-cost providers with minimal included amenities compared to full-service alternatives. British Airways and BA CityFlyer typically connect through London hubs while KLM Royal Dutch Airlines routes passengers via Amsterdam. Icelandair may offer connections through Reykjavik depending on schedule availability, whereas Aer Lingus often uses Dublin as its transfer point.

Peretola airport sits close to Florence centre compared with larger international airports, making ground transport straightforward after landing. Arranging your city transfer before arrival ensures you reach accommodation without waiting for taxi queues or public transport schedules. The small size of the facility means security and passport control move quickly even during peak periods. Having local currency available helps if you need immediate cash upon disembarkation.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F, L · 230 V

Language

Italian

Emergency number

112, 113, 115

Driving side

right

Calling code

+39

Internet domain

.it

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Florence

361 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm which airline operates your departure since Glasgow has only one commercial airport but connections vary by carrier.
• Check baggage allowances carefully on low-cost tickets as checked luggage often requires separate payment.
• Verify whether your connection is booked on a single reservation or requires self-transfer between flights.
• Ensure your passport meets entry requirements for Italy well before travel dates.
• Compare prices across multiple months rather than committing to the first available option.