The easiest way from Florence airport to the city center is the T2 tram: it leaves from a stop about a 2-minute walk from arrivals and reaches the center in about 20 minutes, according to the tram operator GEST. A white taxi costs a fixed €28 to the center by day, and a private transfer drops you at your hotel door with your bags.
Below we compare every option with the official 2026 fares, explain the luggage rules on the tram, and cover Pisa airport too, since many flights to Florence land there. Every fare and time links to the official page we took it from.
At a glance
- T2 tram: about 20 minutes to the center, from 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday), €2.00 urban ticket (Autolinee Toscane).
- Taxi: fixed €28 day, €30 holiday daytime, €32 night, plus a €3 airport departure supplement (Florence Airport).
- Taxi time: about 15 minutes to the center, per the airport.
- From Pisa airport: PisaMover shuttle (about 5 minutes) plus a train of 50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (Visit Tuscany).
- Private transfer: driver meets you at the airport, flight tracked, door to door. See our Florence airport transfer.
How do you get from Florence airport to the train station?
Take the T2 tram from the “Peretola Aeroporto” stop and get off at the stop for Santa Maria Novella (SMN) station; the line ends at Piazza San Marco, according to Florence Airport. GEST says the airport stop is a 2-minute walk from arrivals and departures and that the airport to city center ride takes about 20 minutes.
You can pay in three ways, per GEST: buy a ticket in the at-bus app, use the machines at the stop (cards, including contactless), or tap a credit or debit card, phone or watch on the readers inside the tram. The urban ticket costs €2.00 since August 1, 2026, according to Autolinee Toscane.
What time does the Florence airport tram run?
Trams run every day from 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., and until 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, according to GEST. The first tram from the airport to the center leaves at 5:00; the last one leaves at 11:58 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 1:15 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. If your flight lands later, plan on a taxi or a pre-booked car.
Can you take big suitcases on the T2 tram?
Only within limits. GEST’s baggage rules allow one free bag up to 10 kg and 55x40x20 cm. Larger bags, up to 80x45x25 cm and 20 kg, need one extra ticket each, with a maximum of 2 per person. Anything bigger or heavier is not allowed, and the trams have no dedicated luggage space, so two large checked cases per person rules the tram out.
How much is a taxi from Florence airport to the city center?
Florence Airport lists a fixed fare of €28, €30 on holidays during the day and €32 at night to the city center, on its official taxi page. Add €3 for a trip that starts at the airport and €1.20 for each bag (maximum 7) and each passenger after the third, with supplements capped at €14.40. The airport puts the journey at about 15 minutes.
Taxis wait at the rank in front of the terminal, or you can call a radio taxi. For a family of four with four bags, the daytime total is the €28 fare plus the €3 airport supplement plus €1.20 for each bag and for the fourth passenger. If you were hoping for Uber, read our guide to what works instead of Uber in Florence.
How far is Florence airport from the city center?
Not far: the taxi ride is about 15 minutes according to Florence Airport, and the tram about 20 minutes according to GEST. The catch is the last few hundred meters. Much of the historic center is a limited traffic zone, so how close a car can drop you depends on where your hotel is; our Florence ZTL guide explains the rules.
Florence airport to city center: all options compared
| Option | Time to the center | Official price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2 tram | About 20 min (GEST) | €2.00 urban ticket (AT) | Light luggage, hotel near a tram stop |
| White taxi | About 15 min (airport) | €28 day, €30 holiday, €32 night, + €3 from the airport, + €1.20 per bag | Couples, late arrivals, hotel drop-off |
| Private transfer | Door to door, driver meets you at the airport | Quote in advance | Families, groups, lots of luggage, early or late flights |
| Pisa airport: PisaMover + train | About 5 min + 50 min to 1 h 20 min (Visit Tuscany) | PisaMover and train tickets, can be combined | Budget travelers flying into Pisa |
| Pisa airport: direct bus | About 60 min (Visit Tuscany) | Bus ticket | No train change |
How do you get from Pisa airport to Florence?
Take the PisaMover shuttle to Pisa Centrale station, about a 5-minute ride, then a train to Florence Santa Maria Novella. Visit Tuscany says there is on average one train an hour, taking 50 minutes on the fastest services and up to 1 hour 20 minutes on others, and that train tickets can be bought combined with the PisaMover fare.
Check the PisaMover frequency before you fly this winter: the operator says that from October 26 to December 13 and from January 11 to February 28 only one train runs, every 12 minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and every 15 minutes early and late. The service runs from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. The direct Sky Bus Lines coach takes about 60 minutes, and a taxi from Pisa airport to central Florence costs around €170 plus supplements, per Visit Tuscany. More on the Pisa side in our Florence to Pisa guide.
When is a private transfer better than the tram or a taxi?
Be honest about your trip. If you travel light and your hotel is near the tram line, the tram is the cheapest way in. A private transfer makes sense when:
- You have more than one large case each, which the tram rules do not allow.
- You are a group of five or more: our V-Class takes up to 7 guests and the Sprinter up to 8, so you avoid splitting into two taxis.
- Your flight lands after the last tram or before the first one.
- You land at Pisa and want to go straight to Florence without the shuttle and the train change.
We track your flight in real time, and your English-speaking driver meets you at the airport. Details, fleet and booking steps are on our Florence airport transfer page.
Florence airport transport: FAQ
How long does it take from Florence airport to the city center?
About 20 minutes on the T2 tram, according to the operator GEST, and about 15 minutes by taxi, according to Florence Airport. Traffic can add time at rush hour.
How much is the tram from Florence airport?
The T2 tram uses the standard Autolinee Toscane urban ticket, which costs €2.00 since August 1, 2026. You can buy it at the stop machines, in the at-bus app, or tap a contactless card on board.
How much is a taxi from Florence airport to the center?
The official fixed fare is €28 during the day, €30 on holidays and €32 at night, plus €3 for trips starting at the airport and €1.20 per bag or extra passenger, with supplements capped at €14.40.
Does the Florence airport tram go to Santa Maria Novella station?
Yes. The T2 tram stops by Santa Maria Novella station and ends at Piazza San Marco.
Can I take luggage on the Florence tram?
Yes, within limits. One bag up to 10 kg and 55x40x20 cm is free. Bags up to 80x45x25 cm and 20 kg need one extra ticket each, maximum two per person. Larger bags are not allowed.
Is it better to fly into Florence or Pisa?
Florence airport is much closer to the city: about 15 minutes by taxi. From Pisa airport you need the PisaMover shuttle and a train of 50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, or a bus of about an hour.
How do I book an airport transfer in Florence?
Send us your flight number, arrival time, hotel and the number of passengers and bags through our booking form, and we will reply by email with the pickup details and a price. You can see all our routes on our transfer services page.
