Flights to Florence from the UK

Florence is the artistic capital of Italy, with its only potential rivals for top spot being Rome and Milan. It certainly is the architectural capital of Italy. Take what seems to be an innocuous cobbled lane-way and you could stumble into a stunning piazza or a Renaissance church undiscovered by other tourists.

Florence is a treasure trove of architectural wonders - the Bascilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, with Brunelleschi's dome and the surrounding Piazza del Duomo and Gioto's Campanile (bell tower). On top of that, there is hearty Tuscan cuisine, expressive and captivating locals and scores of elegant boutiques on offer.

Plenty of airlines serve Florence's Amerigo Vespucci airport. However, most visitors to Florence will fly into Galileo Galilei Airport, Pisa, which is about 80 minutes from Florence by train. The airport at Pisa is a hub for central Italy and is well served by a wide range of airlines, including some budget airlines. Another option is to fly to Bologna, which is also connected with Florence by train.

There are a number of airlines that operate flights from the UK to Pisa and Bologna. Ryanair, the budget airline, serves Pisa. It has flights from London (Stansted), Glasgow and Liverpool.

EasyJet has flights from London (Stansted) to Bologna and from Bristol to Pisa. British Airways offers flights from the UK to Pisa and Bologna. Jet2 has budget flights from Manchester, Leeds, Belfast and Newcastle to Pisa. Keep and eye out for special offers. Remember, to get the best value, book your flight as far in advance as possible.

For a taste of true Italian art, food and culture, take a trip to the Tuscan capital of Florence.