Florence Airport

The official name of the airport in Florence, Italy is Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola, also known as Florence Airport, or Peretola . Its IATA code is FLR. It's also commonly called Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci), named after the Italian explorer and cartographer Amerigo Vespucci, who was born in Florence (and is buried in Chiesa di Ognissanti).

This is a small airport, with one runway (which expanded to handle larger planes about 10 years ago) - there is a larger airport at Pisa, Galileo Galilei, which is about 80 kilometers away. Florence Airport has a bar/cafè, a duty free shop, and a currency exchange. The airport handles about 2 million passengers a year.

Getting from Florence Airport to the City Center

Tram (Line T2 - "Vespucci"): The best option for most arrivals. The airport is serviced by Tramvia line 2 (Vespucci), which reaches Firenze SMN in about 20 minutes. The "Aeroporto" stop is a two-minute walk from arrivals -- follow the "Tramvia" signs. Fares start at €1,70; buy from the machine at the stop (cash or card) and validate on boarding. It runs roughly 5:00 AM-12:30 AM, every 5-8 minutes. For schedules visit the official site of the Tramvia here.

Taxi: Official white taxis wait outside arrivals and use a fixed flat rate to the historic center, set by the Comune di Firenze: €28 daytime, €30 daytime on holidays, and €32 at night, for up to three passengers. A few supplements apply to most arrivals: a €3.00 charge for trips departing the airport, plus €1.20 per piece of luggage and per passenger beyond the third (capped at €14.40). In practice, budget from about €31 daytime with the departure supplement. The rate is posted at the stand -- confirm it with the driver before setting off. The ride takes about 15 minutes.

Private Transfer: A pre-booked transfer takes you door-to-door -- the driver meets you in arrivals, handles luggage, and drives straight to your hotel, which matters in Florence where many hotels sit inside the ZTL restricted zone that licensed transfers may enter. It's the priciest option but the least friction, especially for families, groups, or early-morning departures.

Renting a Car

Car Rental: Car Rentals are located at "Palagio degli Spini", connected to the airport by a free shuttle bus that runs every 20 minutes. The shuttle bus stop is inside the short term car park, just outside the terminal. One caution: driving into central Florence is difficult and expensive because of the ZTL, and you'll pay for garage parking on top. Rent only if you're heading out to the Tuscan countryside -- not for the city itself.

Where to Stay

If you're still sorting accommodation, our Florence hotels & apartments guide covers neighborhoods and where to book. Driving in? Look for a hotel with parking or one outside the ZTL -- see the parking guide.

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