Is Pisa or Florence better airport?

Located only 80 km apart, the Pisa airport is the larger of the two airports. Both airports handle flights to major European cities. Pisa handles the bulk of European scheduled flights so it might be easier to find flights into Pisa if you're flying from Europe.



Choosing between Pisa (PSA) and Florence (FLR) airports depends on your destination and budget. Pisa’s Galileo Galilei Airport is the larger international hub, handling the majority of low-cost carriers like Ryanair, making it often cheaper and more accessible for travelers from across Europe. It has excellent train links (via the PisaMover) that can get you to Florence in about an hour. Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport is much closer to the city center, making it far more convenient if Florence is your primary base. However, its shorter runway means it is more prone to weather-related diversions and generally hosts more expensive, full-service airlines with fewer direct connections.

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Florence airport is the nearest airport for most locations in Tuscany. It is a small but modern airport. Very close to the A1 motorway around Florence. Smaller planes fly into Florence due to its location.

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Located only 80 km apart, the Pisa airport is the larger of the two airports. Both airports handle flights to major European cities. Pisa handles the bulk of European scheduled flights so it might be easier to find flights into Pisa if you're flying from Europe.

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The distance from Florence to Pisa is 42 miles. Some high-speed trains make this journey in just 49 minutes. Ticket prices on this route average $10. The Florence to Pisa train travels west through the scenic Tuscan countryside.

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The easiest way to get to Florence is to fly to Florence Airport or to Pisa International Airport, located 62 miles (100 km) west of Tuscany's capital.

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Rome is a larger airport so that's the one I would choose to fly into as it will be more relaxing to leave from Florence. You should also look at Pisa airport since it's international and only an hour from Florence. The train to Florence stops at the Pisa airport.

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At the moment there are two companies that allow you to get to Florence from Pisa airport by bus: Airport Bus Express Autostradale and Sky Bus Lines Caronna. Both stop in Piazzale Montelungo, not far from Florence Santa Maria Novella Station (in the center of Florence).

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Whether it's just a day trip or your home base while visiting Tuscany, Pisa is a great little city to visit. It is full of things to do besides just the famous leaning tower. Depending on what you wish to see, it can even be a half-day excursion combined with Lucca. Visit for the tower, and stay for the atmosphere.

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When it comes to deciding which city is better in the case of Florence and Milan, it really depends on what you are looking for. Florence is known for its art and history, while Milan is Italy's business hub. Both Florence and Milan are among the best cities in Italy and living in each comes with its pros and cons.

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Florence airport is the nearest airport for most locations in Tuscany.

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Book in advance Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Florence to Pisa Centrale by booking early.

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