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Flights from Istanbul to Florence
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Florence. The easiest way is one stop via Belgrade or Athens, about 4h 26m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
Istanbul to Florence at a glance
Fastest journey4h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Belgrade or Athens
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Florence
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Athens (ATH) FLR
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,484 km922 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hFlorence vs Istanbul
- Currency in Florence
- EUR
- Airports
- IST, SAW → FLR
Flights from Istanbul to Florence: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Florence?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Belgrade, Athens and Rome. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Florence?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,484 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Florence?
The best connecting points are Belgrade (BEG), Athens (ATH), Rome (FCO) and Vienna (VIE). Air Serbia flies both legs via Belgrade, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Florence?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Florence: Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Florence?
Florence is 2 hours behind Istanbul.





