Why go
The choice of airport affects the last leg of the journey. Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport is close to the city, while Pisa may offer a broader range of flights but requires an onward transfer. Planning that connection in advance avoids treating a cheap flight as a simple city-centre arrival.
The full story
Florence is served by Amerigo Vespucci Airport, also known as Peretola, with ground transport linking it to the city. Pisa International Airport is a second gateway for Florence and may be used by travellers arriving on different European routes. Pisa is farther from Florence, so its rail and coach transfer is a separate part of the journey rather than an airport shuttle within the city. Firenze Santa Maria Novella is the key rail reference point for onward travel into central Florence. Services, routes and ticketing arrangements change, especially around late arrivals and seasonal operations. The practical distinction is stable: choose Florence for proximity when the flight works, and treat Pisa as a wider regional airport with an additional transfer to plan.
Useful to know
- Check the airport operator and transport provider for the current city-centre connection, timetable and ticket arrangements before landing.
- If flying into Pisa, confirm whether the onward option reaches Firenze Santa Maria Novella directly or requires a change.