Traveling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Florence six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IAD to FLR flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Florence Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and FLR:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Florence Airport (FLR)
Right now, $279 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Florence Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $580. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to FLR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Florence Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAD to FLR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Florence Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles Airport land at their destination on time.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Florence Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Florence Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FLR:
Pick up a Florence Airport rental car and discover Florence and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Florence Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Florence Airport, Florence is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Florence Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Florence in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Florence Airport for August if you want to explore Florence during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to FLR sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Florence. Around 225 kilometers away to the south-east, top sights here include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 257 kilometers north-west of Florence, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.