Travelling from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
The timezone in Florence is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Roanoke.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ROA to FLR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as October? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Florence Airport (FLR)
$560 is currently the best price for a one-way Roanoke Airport to Florence Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,250. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from ROA to FLR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Roanoke Airport (ROA)
You'll find ROA at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Of all flights departing from Roanoke Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Roanoke Airport from central Roanoke, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ROA? If you're catching an early flight from Roanoke Airport to Florence Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
If you're getting in on a late Roanoke Airport to Florence Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FLR:
Follow your own route with a Florence Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and discover more of Florence and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Florence Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Florence Airport to central Florence has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the most popular month for flights from Roanoke Airport to Florence Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Florence in March.
When booking your flight from Roanoke Airport to Florence Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Florence, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ROA to FLR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Florence, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel about 225 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its leading sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.