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FLR Peretola Airport

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Peretola Airport (FLR) serves Florence, about 5 km northwest of Florence. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAFLR
ICAOLIRQ
ServesFlorence
From centre5 km
Non-stop26
Airlines20
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Elevation43 m

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The airport in numbers

Peretola Airport — facts & history

We pulled Peretola Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.5M passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
3.5M
as of 2024
Elevation
43 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Toscana Aeroporti
Passengers per year, 1999–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Peretola Airport to Florence

The airport is about 5 km northwest of Florence, about 14 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.

Taxi & apps: Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active. Estimated fare to the centre: €10–€15.

Tipping: Not customary; a small round-up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~14 min€10–€15
Private transfer~14 minfixed upfront
Car rental~14 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From FLR to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Siena56 km78 min€79–€126
Pisa65 km69 min€91–€145
Bologna77 km81 min€108–€171
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Peretola Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€10–€15 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Florence ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Peretola Airport

Non-stop flights to about 26 destinations, operated by 20 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Vueling Airlines · Iberia Airlines · Alitalia · VOLOTEA Airways · Air France · Meridiana · Air Berlin · Finnair · Flybaboo · Lufthansa

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Peretola Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Peretola Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Florence shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Peretola Airport to the centre of Florence?
Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. The airport is about 5 km northwest of Florence, about 14 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Peretola Airport to Florence?
Roughly €10–€15 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Peretola Airport?
Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active.
What's the cheapest way from Peretola Airport to Florence?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.
Can I get from Peretola Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Peretola Airport?
About 26 destinations, including Vienna, Duesseldorf, Palermo, London. 20 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Peretola Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Peretola Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Peretola Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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