Istanbul to Florence flights
Florence lies 1,483 km (921 mi) west of Istanbul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
| Istanbul | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Italy |
| Population | 15.7 million | 367,150 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | FLR, 5 km out |
Clocks in Florence are 1 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Florence
Crossing from Turkey into Italy: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); 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 Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 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 Istanbul?
1,483 km (921 mi) in a straight line, west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Florence by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Florence?
Florence is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Florence flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 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.