Cheap flights from Manchester to Florence

January sits at the bottom of the fare curve on this route, offering the lowest average prices for the entire calendar year. As you move toward spring and early summer, demand gradually lifts and tickets follow suit, while the school holidays in July and August push costs higher across the board. The autumn months bring a steady return to moderate pricing, with October and November often mirroring winter lows. Booking on a Tuesday or Wednesday typically yields better rates than flying at the start or end of the weekend, and you should avoid the Christmas and New Year period if budget is your main concern.

All options on this route involve a connection, so your journey will be routed through hubs like Madrid, Brussels, Zurich, or Frankfurt depending on which carrier you choose. Easyjet operates as the sole low cost option here, keeping fares lean while charging extra for checked luggage and seat selection. The remaining carriers are full service networks that include a checked bag and cabin meal in their standard tickets. Vueling Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Jet2, and Lufthansa all provide reliable onward links from their respective hubs to Peretola.

Stepping off your aircraft at Peretola places you just a short drive from the historic centre of Florence, though city traffic can slow ground transfers during peak hours. Several local bus routes run regularly between the terminal and the main train station, while taxis wait outside arrivals for door to door service. The journey into town feels quick on quiet mornings but demands patience if you land when commuter traffic is heavy. Keep in mind that Peretola handles only regional and short haul flights, so you will not find long distance rail links directly at the gate.

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

• Verify whether your outbound and return legs are booked on a single reservation or split across separate tickets to avoid missing a connection if the first flight is delayed.
• Confirm exactly how much carry on luggage each airline permits before you pack, since low cost carriers enforce strict weight limits at the gate.
• Check that your passport remains valid well beyond your planned departure date when entering Italy.
• Review the layover duration in your transfer city to ensure it allows enough time to clear security and reach your next gate.