Overview
Transfer Options
Luggage Storage
Public Transit
Tram (Lines T1 & T2)
The tram is the most reliable way to get around Florence.
- Line T2: Connects Florence Airport (FLR) directly to the city center (Unità stop) in about 20 minutes.
- Line T1: Connects the station to Scandicci and Careggi.
- Validation: Paper tickets must be stamped in the yellow machines onboard immediately after boarding. “Tip Tap” users just tap their card on the green reader.
City Buses
Autolinee Toscane buses serve the wider city area. While useful for reaching the hills (like Piazzale Michelangelo), they can be subject to traffic delays in the historic center.
Level Access
All Florence trams offer level boarding, making them the superior choice for travelers with heavy luggage or mobility needs.
Official Taxi
Rideshare
- Choose itTaxi or AppTaxi for the best reliability in Florence, as they are the official apps used by the city’s two main taxi cooperatives.
- Standard UberX does not exist in Florence. The app summons Uber Black (luxury NCC vehicles).
- Freenow and Uber have fewer active drivers in Florence compared to the local dispatcher apps.
ATMs and Currency
Decline the Conversion
When an ATM asks if you want the machine to perform the currency conversion, always select ‘No’ (Decline Conversion). Your home bank’s rate is almost always cheaper than the machine’s rate.
Accessibility & Safety
The Cobblestone Hazard
Once you reach the city center, the “San Pietrini” (cobblestones) are uneven and slick. If you have limited mobility, ensure walking aids have fresh rubber tips, and be careful stepping out of taxis.
Essential Services
Overview
Transfer Options
Luggage Storage
Public Transit
Tram (Lines T1 & T2)
The tram is the most reliable way to get around Florence.
- Line T2: Connects Florence Airport (FLR) directly to the city center (Unità stop) in about 20 minutes.
- Line T1: Connects the station to Scandicci and Careggi.
- Validation: Paper tickets must be stamped in the yellow machines onboard immediately after boarding. “Tip Tap” users just tap their card on the green reader.
City Buses
Autolinee Toscane buses serve the wider city area. While useful for reaching the hills (like Piazzale Michelangelo), they can be subject to traffic delays in the historic center.
Level Access
All Florence trams offer level boarding, making them the superior choice for travelers with heavy luggage or mobility needs.
Arrival & Check-In
Security Controls
Security & Screening
Passport Control
VAT Refunds
Accessibility & Safety
The Cobblestone Hazard
Once you reach the city center, the “San Pietrini” (cobblestones) are uneven and slick. If you have limited mobility, ensure walking aids have fresh rubber tips, and be careful stepping out of taxis.