Florence Airport, Peretola

Florence Airport, Peretola, is about 4 km northwest of the historic center of Florence. A taxi takes about 15 minutes to the center, depending on traffic, and the T2 tram reaches the city center in about 20 minutes. That makes it far closer to Florence than Pisa airport, which is about an hour away.

Yes. Florence Airport is in the Peretola district on the northwest edge of the city of Florence, close to the A1 and A11 motorways. It is also known as Amerigo Vespucci Airport. It should not be confused with Pisa International Airport, which many travelers to Florence also use.

Florence airport has one passenger terminal. The main building has check-in, security, arrivals and Gate 1, and it is connected to an older building that holds Gates 2 to 11 and a food court. None of the gates have jetbridges, so passengers walk or ride a bus between the terminal and the aircraft.

Florence is served mainly by European airlines. Air France, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa group carriers Air Dolomiti and Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal and ITA Airways connect it with their hubs. Vueling and Volotea fly to cities in Spain, France, Germany and Italy. All flights use the single terminal.

Licensed white taxis wait at the official rank in front of the terminal as you leave arrivals. The ride to the historic center takes about 15 minutes. Taxis can enter the limited traffic zone in central Florence, so they can usually bring you close to your hotel. Avoid anyone offering rides inside the terminal.

Yes. Tram line T2 starts at the airport, with its stop on the left as you exit the terminal. Trams run about every 5 minutes and reach the city center, including the stop for Santa Maria Novella station, in about 20 minutes. Tickets are sold at machines at the stop, which accept coins and cards.

Yes. Autolinee Toscane runs a bus between the airport and Santa Maria Novella, Florence's main railway station, about every 30 minutes. Most travelers now use the T2 tram, which is more frequent, but the bus is a useful alternative when the tram is crowded or out of service.

Uber in Italy mainly works with licensed taxis and private hire drivers rather than private cars, so it is not the same service you may know elsewhere. Most arriving passengers use the official taxi rank, the T2 tram or a pre-booked driver. Check the app on arrival to see what is available at the time.

Travelers on flights from outside the Schengen area go through passport control on arrival. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Passengers from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks.

Florence airport is much closer to the city, about 15 minutes by taxi, but it has fewer routes. Pisa airport handled almost 6 million passengers in 2025 compared with about 3.8 million at Florence, and offers more low-cost flights. From Pisa, the PisaMover and a train, or a direct bus, take about an hour to Florence.

Siena and the Chianti hills lie south of Florence and are easiest to reach by car, either a rental car or a pre-booked transfer. By public transport you can take the T2 tram to the city center and continue by bus or regional train from Florence. Allow extra time for connections when traveling with luggage.

Florence is on Central European Time, UTC+1, and moves to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from late March to late October. Italy uses the euro, and there is an ATM and currency exchange in the arrivals area. Summers in Florence are hot, and winters are mild but often damp.

Florence airport is operated by Toscana Aeroporti, the company that also runs Pisa airport. It handled about 3.8 million passengers in 2025, up 9.4 percent on 2024 and its best year so far. International passengers made up about 87 percent of the total, and the busiest routes were Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Munich.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.