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Florence is considered the Cradle of Renaissance with its outstanding architecture, superb art and prolific museums. It boasts of a long and rich history that began during pre-historic times. Thanks to its strategic location, the city developed quickly, becoming an economic juggernaut. Today, it is a prosperous town focused on tourism and on the manufacturing and the services industries. Interestingly, much of the urban character of the city has remained unchanged to this day, making it a most attractive place to visit and discover for guests on flights to Florence.
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Things to do in Florence
The capital city of the Tuscany region is brimming with history and culture, a few visits will not be enough to cover everything. Stroll along picturesque cobbled streets lined with glorious monuments, marvel at treasures in churches or gape at gilded ceilings and walls of basilicas. Whether you love the sights by day or like to go out at night, Florence will get you hooked; you might seriously consider a permanent move to this enchanting city.
When visiting Florence, be sure to:
Spend time at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Piazza Duomo
Admire the 12th-century Battistero di San Giovanni with its marble façade and detailed mosaics
Visit Palazzo Vecchio where the powerful Medici family ruled the city republic in the Renaissance
Explore one of the world's top art museums, the Uffizi Palace and Gallery
Head to Ponte Vecchio and spot the priceless collections of portraits on the walls of the Vasari Corridor
Hang out at and people-watch at the Piazza della Signoria and the Loggia dei Lanzi
Make your way to the Galleria dell'Accademia to see the original sculpture work of "David" by Michelangelo
Relax at the Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens with its art gallery, museums and verdant park
Walk up to the Piazzale Michelangelo for a sweeping and stunning view of Florence
Dine in authentic restaurants to savour divine Florentine dishes and specialities
Florence Airports
Florence Airport is the main airport serving the capital city and is the second busiest in Tuscany. It offers major amenities and services such as restaurants, shops, lounge, cash dispensing machines and special assistance to passengers with reduced mobility.
Pisa International Airport is located within the city limits of Pisa.
Transportation
Passengers have a couple of different options for getting to the airport. The Red LAM bus route leads from the airport to the central station or, alternatively, taxis are available.
Florence Airport
Top Carriers
The top carriers flying in and out of Florence Airport are, as follows: Vueling, Alitalia and Air France. Both Alitalia and Air France have been recognized as two of the Top 15 airlines in the world, according to eDreams Best Airlines study 2016.
Location
The airport is located 4 km from the city centre of Florence.
Transportation
Florence Airport is well-connected to motorways, A1 and A11. BusItalia has regular schedules from the airport to the city. The journey lasts half an hour. For a faster way to reach downtown, catch a taxi parked in front of the terminal building. Travel time is 15 minutes depending on the traffic. Other means of moving in and out of the airport include car hire and limousine service.
Airport codeFLRThe IATA code of the arrival airport on flights to Florence is FLR
Popular AirlineVuelingMost popular airline flying to Florence