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FLR Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport)
Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) (IATA: FLR, ICAO:LIRQ) is located in the city of Florence, Italy. It is the primary international airport serving Florence and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+390553061300

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IATA Code

FLR

ICAO Code

LIRQ

Name

Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Italy (IT)

City

Florence

Latitude

43.8100014

Longitude

11.2051001

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+390553061300

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Airport Overview

Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) (FLR)

Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) is an international regional airport serving Florence and Tuscany, Italy. It is located in the Florence metropolitan area, approximately four kilometres from the city centre, between Castello and the Plain of Sesto Fiorentino. For international freight forwarders, the airport is primarily a regional gateway for time-sensitive shipments, premium consumer goods, fashion-related cargo and tourism-linked supply chains. Its proximity to Florence supports short local collection and delivery legs, while cargo planning remains dependent on available airline capacity, approved handling arrangements and onward connections. Our service team can assess whether direct airport handling or an alternative Tuscan gateway is more suitable for the shipment profile.

IATA / ICAO	FLR / LIRQ
Country and city	Italy · Florence, Tuscany
Coordinates	43.8100014, 11.2051001
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal daylight-saving changes may apply
Airport contact	+39 055 306 1300

Key Highlights

Logistics Characteristics at a Glance

Regional international gateway: useful for Florence-area collections, but not a substitute for a major dedicated cargo hub on every long-haul movement.
Short urban access: the airport’s location close to Florence can reduce first-mile distance for local shippers, subject to traffic, vehicle restrictions and delivery appointments.
Capacity-sensitive planning: cargo acceptance depends on the operating airline, aircraft type, available belly capacity and the appointed ground handler.
Tuscany-linked demand: premium fashion, leather goods, luxury articles, industrial components and time-critical commercial shipments are relevant cargo segments.
Gateway comparison matters: our service team should compare direct handling at this airport with routings through larger Italian or European hubs when shipment size, destination or service frequency requires it.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Forwarders

Airport cargo acceptanceExport and import cargo is normally processed through airport-approved ground handling arrangements. Acceptance windows, cut-off times and booking procedures must be confirmed for each operating flight.

Build-up and breakdownULD or loose-cargo preparation is dependent on the airline and handling contract. Dimensions, gross weight, stackability and loading restrictions should be submitted before booking confirmation.

Temperature-sensitive cargoCold-chain or pharmaceutical handling should not be assumed from the airport location alone. Our team should obtain written confirmation of available temperature-control procedures, storage duration and transfer conditions.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance is subject to airline approval, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, packaging, marking, labels, shipper’s declaration and handler capability. Pre-checking is essential before tender.

Customs and securityExport, import, transit and security controls apply according to the shipment route and EU/Italian requirements. Customs status and screening arrangements should be confirmed before cargo delivery.

Special cargo coordinationValuable goods, live animals, perishables, oversized pieces and human remains require advance coordination and may be subject to route or airline restrictions.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Considerations

International cargo is generally planned around the operating airline’s passenger-network capacity, interline arrangements and available European connection points; the exact carrier and routing must be confirmed at quotation stage.
For long-haul destinations, a connection through a larger Italian or European hub may be more practical than relying on a local airport departure, particularly for heavy, dense or schedule-sensitive cargo.
Transit time is affected by flight-day availability, booking confirmation, cargo cut-off, security screening, customs release, connection protection and local delivery appointments. Our team provides a confirmed schedule only after airline acceptance.
Peak tourism periods, public holidays, weather disruption, aircraft changes and congestion at connecting hubs can materially alter the planned transit time.

No fixed flight frequency, carrier assignment or transit promise should be made without checking the live operating schedule and the shipment’s final destination.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Florence and Tuscany Catchment Area

Primary hinterland: Florence and the surrounding Tuscan commercial area, with collection planning extending according to road distance, delivery requirements and the selected gateway.
Fashion and luxury: garments, footwear, leather goods, accessories, samples and high-value finished products require secure packaging, accurate piece counts and controlled handover records.
Industrial supply chains: precision components, machinery parts, tooling and urgent replacement parts may benefit from priority air freight when production downtime is a concern.
Perishables and life-science shipments: food products, floral items and temperature-sensitive healthcare cargo require confirmed acceptance, packaging validation and a documented temperature-handling plan.
Tourism-related cargo: event materials, exhibition items and urgent hotel or retail replenishment may require timed delivery rather than the lowest-cost routing.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Control Points

Cut-off control: the published cargo cut-off is not universal. It varies by airline, handling agent, destination and cargo type; our service team should obtain the operational cut-off before arranging delivery.
Accurate documents: the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, export data and any licences or certificates must match the physical cargo in description, quantity, weight and value.
Special cargo declaration: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive goods, valuables and live animals require advance disclosure. Misdeclaration can cause refusal, delay or regulatory exposure.
Customs and collection: import release, transit status, security screening, proof of delivery and vehicle access should be coordinated with the local agent. Collection timing remains subject to release and handling completion.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, piece dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready date and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
For fashion, luxury or valuable cargo, use tamper-evident packaging where appropriate and provide a clear piece-level packing list; confirm security and handover procedures with the handling agent.
For dangerous goods or lithium-battery shipments, submit the classification, UN information, packing instruction and required declaration for airline pre-approval before cargo delivery.
Compare Florence handling with a larger alternative gateway when the shipment needs regular long-haul capacity, special equipment, oversized handling or a more resilient connection plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions from Forwarders and Exporters

Can Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) handle international export cargo?

International export handling may be arranged subject to the operating airline, destination, available capacity, security controls, customs status and the appointed ground handler. Our service team confirms acceptance before tender.

Is a direct long-haul flight always available from this airport?

No assumption should be made. Long-haul cargo commonly depends on the live airline schedule and a connecting hub. We compare available routings and confirm the actual itinerary for each shipment.

How early should dangerous goods be presented?

Dangerous goods should be disclosed at quotation and booking stage, not at the cargo terminal. Airline approval, document review and handling acceptance may require additional lead time, especially for batteries, radioactive material or temperature-sensitive substances.

Can temperature-controlled cargo be tendered without prior confirmation?

No. Cold-chain capability, storage duration, transfer procedure and airline acceptance must be confirmed in advance. Our team can also assess a hub alternative if the required temperature profile cannot be supported.

What is the best airport option for urgent Tuscany shipments?

The answer depends on destination, cargo characteristics, road distance, flight availability and required delivery time. We evaluate this airport together with suitable regional or major-hub alternatives instead of selecting by airport proximity alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, contact and supplied descriptive fields: based on the airport record provided for this page; operational details require live confirmation before shipment execution.
Airport operator reference: aeroporto.firenze.it
Italian civil aviation regulatory reference: enac.gov.it
International airport-code reference: iata.org
Verification boundary: flight schedules, airline capacity, cargo cut-offs, handling availability, customs release, special-cargo acceptance and transit times are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed by our service team and the relevant operating parties.