Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Florence Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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I planted my rucksack at the door way of the main entrance to muster what little warmth I could…and waited for five and a half hours (possibly the longest of my life) until it reopened. -Eva
FLR Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Florence di Firenze International Airport.
What to Expect
Florence Airport (code: FLR) consists of a small, user-friendly terminal with a few shops and eateries. The terminal is described as clean with friendly staff, though passport control is reportedly slow and inefficient. WiFi is available to help you pass the time. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounge.
Sleeping in Florence Airport
Overnight sleeping is not permitted in this airport, but several hotels are nearby for uninterrupted sleep. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport closes nightly around 12:00 AM and reopens 2:00-4:00 AM, depending on flight schedules.
What this means for airport sleepers
Overnight sleeping inside the terminal during the closure is not possible. If you arrive late at night or have an early-morning departure, you will need to make other arrangements during the overnight closure, such as booking a nearby hotel or waiting outside until the terminal reopens. This is especially important for early flights, as access to seating, restrooms, and food is unavailable while the terminal is closed.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Florence Airport:
- Hotel Mirage – Airport shuttle available upon request. » Check Rates
- Best Western Plus CHC Florence – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Ibis Firenze Nord Aeroporto – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Novotel Firenze Nord Aeroporto – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Florence Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- VIP Club Lounge – Location: Departures Area, Airside, 1st Floor. Hours: 5:00AM – 9:00PM. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
There is no clear official confirmation about water fountains or bottle refill stations in the public or secure areas. Most European airports do have water fountains near boarding gates, but we could not confirm this specifically for Florence. If you know, click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
The airport is home to three eateries: BeerCode, Buoni&Belli, and Briciole. At the time of this update, 24-hour dining is unavailable inside the terminal, but some vending machines are available airside. A reader tells us, “there is a 24-hour cafe in the airport car park where you can buy hot and cold drinks, beer, spirits, sandwiches, bread, desserts, cigarettes [etc].’
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage, lockers, or left-luggage are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
There are power outlets and USB charging points scattered around seating areas, particularly near gates and public seating. Locations may vary and not all seating areas have outlets.
Showers
There are no public shower facilities. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Florence Airport but is reportedly slow.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Currency Exchange – Foreign currency exchange is available through Forexchange. Hours are reported to be roughly early morning to evening, but exact counter locations could not be confirmed.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available through Dufry, offering food products, perfumes, and fashion items. A small selection of additional retail shops, including clothing and books, is also available. Overall shopping options are limited.
SIM Cards – SIM cards are reportedly sold at the Forexchange counter.
Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by getting out of the airport to do some sightseeing? Check out our Florence Airport Layover Sightseeing guide or explore Things to do in Florence on Tripadvisor.
Car Rentals
Car rental services are handled in the Palagio degli Spini, a separate facility linked to the airport by free shuttle bus service. Shuttles depart every 20 minutes from the short-term parking garage. The following car rental agencies are available: AutoVia/Ecovia, Avis/Budget, Drivalia, Europcar, Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty, Locauto/Alamo/National/Enterprise, Maggiore/National, Noleggiare, Sixt, Sicily by Car, and SRC.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel Mirage seems to be the only hotel providing a shuttle service to the airport. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available in front of the terminal on a 24-hour basis. At the time of this update, the following flat rate is available for trips between FLR airport and downtown Florence (including hotels): € 22,00 day rate; € 24,00 holiday rate; € 25,30 night rate. An additional fee of €1,00 per piece is charged for luggage. For metered rates travelling to or from the airport, a € 2,70 surcharge is added. Travel time from the airport to the city centre is 15 minutes.
Tramvia/Tramway
Tramway T2 connects Florence Airport to the city centre. The tram operates between 5:06 AM – 11:59 PM (Mon – Thu) • 5:06 AM – 1:44 AM (Fri – Sat) • 5:06 AM – 11:59 PM (Sun and Holidays).
Last updated: 2026-01-27
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