Option 1 – Florence Airport (FLR – Amerigo Vespucci)

Distance to Florence city center: ~15–20 minutes by car

Overview: The most convenient option — small, easy to navigate, and located just outside Florence.

Transportation: Taxis, private transfers, and rideshares are readily available.

Best for: Travelers connecting from other European cities (Rome, Paris, Zurich, London, etc.).

Option 2 – Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO – Leonardo da Vinci)

Distance to Florence: ~3 hours by car or ~1 hour 30 minutes by high-speed train

Overview: A major international hub with numerous nonstop flights from the U.S. and abroad.

Transportation:

Train: Take the Leonardo Express from FCO to Roma Termini (~30 minutes), then a Frecciarossa high-speed train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (~1.5 hours).

Car: Private transfer or rental car takes around 3 hours via A1 Autostrada.

Best for: Travelers flying internationally or looking for more flight options and flexibility.