Florence Airport Transfers: From Florence, Pisa and Bologna Airports to the City
How to get from the airport to Florence: the tram from Florence airport, taxi fares, the PisaMover and train from Pisa, and buses from Bologna, with times and costs to check.
Editorial guide · Updated 2026-10-25
Most visitors fly into Florence's own airport or Pisa's, with Bologna as a third option. All are well connected to Santa Maria Novella, Florence's main station.
Florence airport (Amerigo Vespucci, FLR)
A small airport a few kilometres north-west of the centre.
Tram
The T2 tram line runs from outside the terminal into the city, stopping near Santa Maria Novella station; recent guides put the journey at about 20 minutes. It continues beyond the station towards Piazza San Marco. Trams run from early morning until after midnight.
- Ticket: a standard city ticket covers it. Transport guides report the single ticket rose from €1.70 to €2.00 for 90 minutes on 1 August 2026. You can also tap a contactless card on board.
- Validate before or as you board.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals and charge a regulated flat fare to the centre, with supplements at night, on Sundays and on holidays. Figures published in 2026 disagreed (around €25 to €28 by day), so check the tariff displayed at the rank before you get in.
Pisa airport (Galileo Galilei, PSA)
Pisa has more international flights and is the usual alternative.
- PisaMover: an automated shuttle from the terminal to Pisa Centrale station in a few minutes, running frequently.
- Train: from Pisa Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Regional trains take roughly an hour or a little more; some faster trains are quicker. Departures are frequent.
- Bus: direct buses run between Pisa airport and Florence, taking about an hour or more depending on traffic.
Allow about an hour and a half door to door. If your flight lands late, check the last train before you book.
Bologna airport (BLQ)
Some flights only reach Bologna. A shuttle connects the airport to Bologna Centrale, from where high-speed trains reach Florence in under an hour. Direct buses to Florence also run. Allow at least two hours in total.
Arriving by train
High-speed trains from other Italian cities arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella, in the centre, or occasionally at Campo di Marte or Rifredi. Check your ticket: Santa Maria Novella is a short walk or tram ride from most hotels.
Tips
- Do not drive into the centre. The ZTL limited traffic zone catches rental cars with automatic fines. See getting around.
- Taxis are not hailed in the street. Use ranks or book by phone or app.
- Luggage: the centre has stone pavements and narrow streets; wheeled cases are noisy and slow but manageable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Florence airport to the city centre?
The T2 tram runs from the airport to the area by Santa Maria Novella station in about 20 minutes, on a standard city ticket. A taxi takes about 20 minutes and charges a regulated flat fare.
How much is a taxi from Florence airport?
There is a regulated flat fare to the city centre, with supplements at night and on holidays. Published figures in 2026 ranged from about €25 to €28 by day; check the current tariff at the taxi rank.
How do I get from Pisa airport to Florence?
Take the PisaMover shuttle (a few minutes) to Pisa Centrale, then a train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (roughly 50 to 80 minutes depending on the train). Direct buses also run, taking about an hour or more depending on traffic.