Florence is such a popular tourist destination that transportation options abound. Here, in a nutshell, you will find the essentials to reach Florence and its surroundings.
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Which airport is the best to visit Florence?
There are two main airports in Tuscany, both of which are well connected to Florence. The closest airport to Florence is the Aeroporto de Firenze , commonly known as Florence Peretola Airport or simply Peretola (and previously called Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci), located 4 km from the center of Florence. It is an important hub for Vueling, but it also has numerous flights from all over Europe.
Pisa International Airport , also called Galileo Galilei Airport , is about 80 km from Florence. It is the main hub in the area for Ryanair, as well as for seasonal flights from the US Galileo Galilei has direct and relatively inexpensive train services to Florence. There are also private transfers from Galileo Galilei to Florence .
Florence airport is the best airport to visit the city itself; If you take a weekend break here, you’d better save transportation time and fly as close to the city as possible. However, in many cases this will not be possible.
Of course, if you plan to visit Pisa and Florence on the same trip, your options are greater.
This article is about the Florence airport.
How to get from Florence airport to Santa Maria Novella train station
By taxi A taxi can make the trip in 15 minutes, and the bus between the airport and the Santa Maria Novella train station takes 20 minutes.
By bus The Volainubus Airport Shuttle connects Florence Airport with the center of Florence. Tickets are bought on board and cost around five euros. Check the ATAF website for departure times. The website lists the destination as Stazione Galleria / Autostazione Busitalia, which is the bus station adjacent to the train station.
Private Transfer If you want to organize your airport transfers in advance, Viator offers a variety of transfer options:
- Florence airport transfer: airport to hotel
- Florence airport transfer: hotel to airport
By car The airport is accessed from the A11 / E76 (following the signs that say “aeroporto”). The actual entrance to the airport is quite complicated. You see, Viale Giovanni Luder is a one-way street to the west. They will drop you off at Viale degli Astronauti, which is parallel to Viale Giovanni Luder, and you will make a loop that will take you on the right path on Viale Alessandro Guidoni, which becomes Viale Giovanni Luder. Make absolutely sure you are in the right lane on the three-lane Viale Giovanni Luder because that is the only lane that enters the airport, despite what the signs tell you.
If you miss the ticket, a long ride awaits you.
Hotels near Florence Train Station
It can be convenient to stay close to the train station, especially if you plan a lot of day trips or if you have an early morning flight. Read reviews of hotels near Florence train station on TripAdvisor
