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Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Florence.

Flights from Zurich to Florence usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Florence Peretola (FLR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Helvetic Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Florence:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 262 € return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with 350 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and ITA Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 E2 variants.

Connecting flights from Zurich to Florence most commonly pass through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Zurich to Florence route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 26%. Saturday is the cheapest day at 284 € return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 380 € – a 96 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Florence route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Florence flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

Some of the most popular sights in Florence are Piazza del Duomo, Firenze Fiera, and Santa Maria Novella. These are among the most viewed places in Florence on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Florence:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 and lands at 8:18
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 22:38.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of 349 €. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Florence takes 1h 13m, covering 732 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 154 € to 949 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Florence are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 132 €, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Florence flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 38m, compared to 5h 46m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• NOLEGGIARE
• Europcar
• Ecovia
• DRIVALIA

Return flights from Zurich to Florence range from 273 € to 430 €, with an average of 349 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 273 € counts as a good deal.