Florence Airport FLR. Florence Airport, also named as “Peretola Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola” (IATA: FLR; ICAO: LIRQ), is the major international airport of the Italian region of Tuscany in Italy.
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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.
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.
If you're looking to just hit the city's top highlights, three or so days should be enough. But if you're like us, hitting the hotspots will only make you curious to stay longer – especially in a place as rich with culture, cuisine, and history as Florence.
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.
Summer in Florence is high season, and July is the busiest month of the year, so expect crowds. We recommend booking all activities in advance. Or just swap cultural activities for a cooking class or wine tasting at a villa near Florence.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train transportation from Pisa airport to Florence. Nonetheless, travelers can first take a short trip to Pisa and then take one of the numerous train lines to Florence. Train networks are available throughout the day but travel time greatly depends on the individual type of train.
Getting around by bus is the most popular way of getting around Florence if you don't have a car. The tickets are affordable, so you can get from one side of the city to the other on spare change. The ATAF buses run on a regular schedule and are ideal for when you don't feel like walking.