Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): what you need to know
The timezone in Florence is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to FLR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between RDU and FLR include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Rs103,771 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs146,752. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to FLR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to FLR.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU reach their destination on time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and chase adventure across Florence and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Firenze-Peretola Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Firenze-Peretola Airport to the centre of Florence has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Florence based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Firenze-Peretola Airport for August if you want to visit Florence during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to FLR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Florence, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Travel about 225 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its leading sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Italy, consider Milan, about 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are key reasons to visit.
