Hamburg to Florence flights
Florence lies 1,090 km (678 mi) south of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Hamburg | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Italy |
| Population | 2 million | 367,150 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | FLR, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Florence
Crossing from Germany into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hamburg
Hamburg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bremen Airport (BRE, 98 km), Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 56 km), Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN, 91 km).
Arriving in Florence
Florence is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,118 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Pisa International Airport (PSA, 69 km), Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, 84 km), Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (FRL, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Airport, Peretola | FLR | 5 km (3 mi) | 5,118 ft | 142 ft |
| Pisa International Airport | PSA | 69 km (43 mi) | 9,820 ft | 6 ft |
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | BLQ | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,196 ft | 123 ft |
| Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (regional) | FRL | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,907 ft | 97 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Florence from Hamburg?
1,090 km (678 mi) in a straight line, south of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Florence by air?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Florence?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Florence flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR); Florence also has PSA, BLQ, FRL.
What currency do I need in Florence?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.