Flying from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cagliari Airport to Florence Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Cagliari and Florence share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from three weekly Cagliari Airport to Florence Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CAG to FLR flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Florence (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a snap with Aeroitalia. This popular airline has direct flights from Cagliari Airport to Florence Airport.
Aeroitalia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cagliari Airport to Florence Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CAG and FLR include:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Palermo Airport
Handy information about Cagliari Airport (CAG)
Cagliari Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Cagliari Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Cagliari. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cagliari Airport to Florence Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CAG:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
If you're coming in on a late Cagliari Airport to Florence Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near FLR:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Florence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Florence's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Florence Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the most popular month for flights from Cagliari Airport to Florence Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Florence in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cagliari Airport to Florence Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Florence, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAG to FLR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Florence. Around 225 kilometers away to the south-east, its best attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Milan is another standout destination in Italy and is around 257 kilometers north-west of Florence. No trip is complete without dropping by Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.


