Florence is a magnificent city of one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Italy. Sprawled in the midst of hills along the banks of the Arno River, this unique city, the birthplace of the genius sculptors, the city of beautiful cathedrals and tiled roofs, attracts many tourists from all over the world every year. Flights to Florence are in high demand.
Flights Moscow - Florence
There are no direct flights from Moscow to Florence, but there is always an opportunity to get to this beautiful city with transfers. The most logical flight is via Rome by Alitalia, the cost of tickets there and back - from 13,000 rubles. You can also get to Florence via Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Swiss Air, Vienna (Austrian Airlines), Munich (Dolomiti), Prague (Baboo), Paris (Air France). Flights via Rome and Paris are the cheapest.
Flights St. Petersburg - Florence
From St. Petersburg to Florence, as well as from Moscow, you will have to fly with transfers, but the cost of the flight will not be higher. So, by flights of Alitalia via Rome you can fly for 12,000 rubles both ways. From St. Petersburg to Rome, you will fly about 4 hours, from Rome to Florence - about an hour.
If you are in for a long wait between flights, you can always take a short stroll around Rome, but keep in mind that from the airport to the city - about half an hour by rail express train. By taxi, you will reach the city for 40 EUR.
By the way, from Rome to Florence you can get to the bus, for example, if you do not want to wait for the next flight or you want to admire the Italian landscapes. The journey time is only about 2 hours. Tickets for the bus can be bought in advance online.
In Florence, you will land at the airport of Amerigo Vespucci. For 20 minutes and 8 EUR you will get from the airport to Santa Maria Novella train station, the taxi will cost you 15 EUR
All prices are valid for July 2013.