Cheap flights from Shanghai to Florence from £296

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Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGFlorence FLR
£296
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Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai PVGFlorence FLR
£324
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Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGFlorence FLR
£324
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Fri, Jul 24
Shanghai PVGFlorence FLR
£335
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Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGFlorence FLR
£339
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Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai PVGFlorence FLR
£345
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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£772
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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£800
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
Shanghai PVGFlorence FLR
£824
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
Shanghai PVGFlorence FLR
£852
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
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£854
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How much do flights to Florence cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£296

Cheapest round-trip

£772

Average round-trip

£882

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Vueling

Getting from Florence airport to the city center

The fastest option is the Tramvia T2 tram, while budget travelers often choose the bus or shared shuttle services.

Florence is served by Florence Airport (FLR), also known as Amerigo Vespucci Airport or Peretola Airport, located just 5 km northwest of the city center. This compact airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via tram, bus, taxi, and private transfer services. The Tramvia T2 tram line provides a direct connection to Santa Maria Novella central station in approximately 20 minutes. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-23 min

€1.70; single ticket; validate before boarding

every 5–8 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most reliable

20-30 min

€6; single ticket

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to train station

25-35 min

€1.70 – €2.50; standard urban fare; buy before boarding

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-30 min

€22 – €25; fixed fare to city center; supplements may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-30 min

€35 – €60; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

groups or extra luggage

15-30 min

€30 – €80; per day; ZTL restrictions in city center

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Tramvia T2 tram is the most reliable option as it avoids road traffic.
  • Florence city center has a ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone); rental cars require permits to enter.
  • Taxis have a fixed fare from the airport to the city center; confirm the rate before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Florence

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Florence
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - Cinque Terre - Piazza Del Campo, Siena - San Gimignano - Uffizi Gallery

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Florence

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Air ChinaCCACAYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
ITA AirwaysITYAZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Florence

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C2°C
February11°C2°C
March14°C4°C
April18°C7°C
May21°C10°C
June27°C14°C
July31°C17°C
August31°C17°C
September25°C14°C
October20°C10°C
November14°C6°C
December10°C3°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
288
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
13 Jul
38°C23°C
20 Jul
38°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
38°C22°C
21 Jul
57%
30°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
40°C23°C
22 Jul
32°C21°C
Thursday
16 Jul
40°C24°C
23 Jul
38°C19°C
Friday
17 Jul
39°C25°C
24 Jul
40°C23°C
Saturday
18 Jul
37°C24°C
25 Jul
39°C23°C
Sunday
19 Jul
38°C24°C
26 Jul
37°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Florence. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, and ITA Airways. Shanghai and Florence have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Florence, consider visiting Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Cinque Terre, Piazza Del Campo, Siena, San Gimignano, and Uffizi Gallery.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Florence?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Florence and London, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Manchester, Paris, Madrid, Belfast, Prague, New York, Glasgow, Newquay, Bristol, Athens, Lisbon, Vienna, Amsterdam, Orlando, Tel Aviv, Catania, Miami.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
What airports are near Florence?
The main airport in Florence is Florence. It is also served by Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Venice Marco Polo, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Florence, Treviso, Pisa International, Linate, Verona Villafranca.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Florence?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Florence with Vueling, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, ITA Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Florence?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Florence, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Florence?
Traveling between Shanghai and Florence, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong
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What time do flights between Shanghai and Florence depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Florence arrive?

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