Rome to Florence flights
Florence lies 234 km (145 mi) north-west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
| Rome | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 2.3 million | 367,150 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | FLR, 5 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 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 Rome?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Florence by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Florence?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rome to Florence flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR); Florence also has PSA, BLQ, FRL.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.