Florence Airport (FLR, Amerigo Vespucci, also called Peretola) is small and close: about 5 km northwest of the centre. Most of the historic centre is a limited-traffic zone with narrow streets, so the question is less how to get into town than how close to your door you want to be dropped.
Florence Airport to the city centre at a glance
- Private transfer: door to door, fixed price, driver waiting in arrivals. A live Welcome Pickups quote on 11 November 2026 gave €82 from the airport to Piazza del Duomo (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
- T2 tram: from the stop outside the terminal to Santa Maria Novella station in about 20 minutes. A single ticket costs €2.00 since 1 August 2026, valid 90 minutes on trams and buses.
- Taxi: from the rank outside arrivals; check the airport-to-centre tariff shown at the rank.
Private transfers from Florence Airport
The tram is excellent if you travel light, but it ends at the station and the last stretch is on cobbles. A transfer suits families, heavy luggage and villas or agriturismi outside the city, where there is no public transport at all. You can book a Florence Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups and pay in advance.
Flying into Pisa or Bologna instead
Many flights to Tuscany land at Pisa or Bologna rather than Florence. Both are linked to Florence by train, and private transfers run from both airports straight to Florence or into the Tuscan countryside.
Choosing where to stay? See the Florence travel guide and where to stay in Florence.
How we choose every transfer partner
- Fixed price, no surge What you're quoted is what you pay.
- Flight-tracked pickup Delays followed, free waiting time.
- English-speaking driver No language gap on arrival.
- Met at arrivals Your driver waits in the hall.
- Help around the clock Support at any hour.
- Independent reviews Rated by real customers.
Book now
Book your Florence transfer
Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never decides which partner we recommend.
More routes
Need a different route?
Florence connects to more than just your hotel — here’s every route we cover.
FAQ
Before you book
How far is Florence Airport from the city centre?
About 5 km. By car it is a short drive; the T2 tram reaches Santa Maria Novella station in about 20 minutes.
What is the cheapest way from Florence Airport to the city?
The T2 tram: €2.00 for a 90-minute ticket (fare from 1 August 2026), valid on trams and buses.
Is a Florence Airport transfer priced per person?
No, private transfers are priced per vehicle; the tram is per person.
Explore other destinations
Beyond the transfer