Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci) (FLR) to Florence
The T2 tram runs from the airport to Unità, next to Santa Maria Novella station, in about 20 minutes for the price of a city ticket. A taxi takes about 15–20 minutes and charges a fixed-style fare to the centre.
Best for most people: Tram. It is cheap, frequent and stops a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station and the historic centre.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tram Tram line T2 (Vespucci) from the stop outside the terminal to Unità, beside Santa Maria Novella station | about 20–22 min | every 5–10 min | about €1.70 (standard city ticket) | about 05:00–00:30, later on Friday and Saturday nights | Buy at the ticket machine at the stop or tap a contactless card where available; validate before boarding. |
| taxi Official white taxis from the rank outside Arrivals | about 15–20 min | about €25–30 to the centre, including supplements for night, Sundays or extra luggage | 24 h | Much of the centre is a limited-traffic zone, so the taxi may stop a short walk from your door. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Pisa International Airport (PSA), about 85 km west, has many more low-cost flights; take the PisaMover shuttle to Pisa Centrale and a regional train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (about 1 h), or a direct airport bus.
Tips
- Many hotels inside the historic centre are within a 10–15 minute walk from the Unità tram stop.
- Taxi queues can be long when several flights land together; the tram is often faster then.
- If your flight goes to Pisa instead, allow about 1 h 15 min door to door to central Florence.
- Cobbled streets are hard on small suitcase wheels; plan the last stretch.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Florence airport to the centre?
Expect about €25–30 to the historic centre. Florence taxis apply a set airport fare plus supplements for night trips, Sundays and holidays or extra bags. Use the official rank outside Arrivals. Most taxis accept cards, but confirm with the driver before departure, and note that pedestrian zones may mean a short final walk.
Is there a tram from Florence airport at night?
The T2 tram runs from about 05:00 until around half past midnight, with later service on Friday and Saturday nights. After the last tram, the only practical options are a taxi or a pre-booked transfer. Check the last departures if your flight is scheduled late, as delays are common.
How long does the tram take from the airport to Santa Maria Novella?
About 20 minutes. The tram ends at Unità, right beside Santa Maria Novella railway station, so it also works if you are continuing by train. From there the Duomo is roughly a 10-minute walk, and most central hotels are within 15 minutes on foot.
Should I fly into Florence or Pisa?
Florence airport is much closer, just 20 minutes from the centre, but has fewer flights and can be affected by wind and short runway limits. Pisa has more low-cost routes and is about an hour away by PisaMover and train. Choose based on price and timing, allowing extra transfer time for Pisa.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.