Firenze (FI) to London (FLR–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VY6204
VY Vueling
319
7:07 AM
CET T1
8:07 AM
GMT
2h
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VY6206
VY Vueling
319
10:00 AM
CET T1
11:01 AM
GMT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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VY6208
VY Vueling
319
6:54 PM
CET T1
7:54 PM
GMT
2h
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VY6205
VY Vueling
319
11:28 AM
GMT TS
2:42 PM
CET
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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VY6207
VY Vueling
319
11:43 AM
GMT TS
3:00 PM
CET
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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VY6209
VY Vueling
319
7:55 PM
GMT TS
11:05 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Firenze (FI) to London
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 733 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

FLR–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 733 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLR–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VY Vueling 21 319 2h-2h01
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – VY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VY (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLR to LGW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLR to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,349
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Firenze (FI)

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric FLR→LGW PSA→LGW RMI→LGW
Distance from FLR 41 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 21 13 2
Flight time 2h 2h 6m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of FLR with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Firenze (FI).
FLR: CET · LGW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Firenze (FI), it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
733 mi / 1,180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 1m.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 20, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

FLR–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Firenze (FI) to London route.
Route details
Distance733 mi / 1,180 km
Flight time2h to 2h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: FLR
IATA / ICAOFLR / LIRQ
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLR to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Florence Airport, Peretola to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 1m. The route covers 733 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Vueling.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from FLR to LGW. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZRH, LHR, MUC, AMS, FCO, CDG, MAD, BCN, ORY, PRG, ATH, CTA, LIS, CPH and NCE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Firenze (FI).
Yes, return flights from LGW to FLR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSA, RMI and VRN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FLR to LGW

Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLR to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLR to LGW ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 733 miles (1,180 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via ZRH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pisa (PI) (PSA), Rimini (RN) (RMI) and Caselle (VR) (VRN).