Traveling from Florence Airport (FLR) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Florence.
Give yourself enough time to make your FLR to IST flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FLR and IST include:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is $95. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $190. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from FLR to IST, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from FLR to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
When it comes to Florence Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Florence Airport from central Florence, it takes about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FLR? If you're boarding an early flight from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel close to IST if you're catching a late Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from the center of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FLR to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favorite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.