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Amerigo Vespucci AirportTransportation
The Florence Peretola “Amerigo Vespucci” Airport is conveniently located just 4 k.m’s from the picturesque Florence city centre and is near the Firenze Nord/Firenze Mare superhighway. There are 70 short term and 640 long term parking spaces for those arriving in vehicles. Over 1 million passengers pass through the Florence Peretola Airport each year making use of both its domestic (Bologna, Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino, etc.) and international connections (Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London Gatwick, Madrid, Munich, etc.).
There is an information desk at the arrivals terminal which provides tourist and flight information, while one will also find a VIP lounge (“Masaccio Lounge”) on the premises which comes with a computer, printer, television, internet connection, multifunction telephone and a self service bar. Those looking for things to do at the Florence Peretola Airport can visit its many retail outlets which include 2 duty free shops or sample some traditional Tuscan food at the restaurant. Apart from 2 informal coffee and snack bars, other facilities one will find here include a lost and found office, a bank, bureaux de change, an auto exchange machine and a first aid service.
Those looking to independently explore Florence can hire a car from companies such as Hertz, Avis, Alamo and Thrifty which have offices at Florence Peretola Airport itself. Just outside the airport one will find a taxi rank and a local bus service which provide easy access to the main Santa Maria Novella Railway Station as well as to the city centre where attractions such as Michaelangelo`s “David”, the Museo Nazionale de Bargello, the Convento di San Marco and the Uffizi Gallery await.
Galileo Galilei Airport (pisa)
Galileo Galilei International Airport is located in Pisa approximately 1.5 km away from the city centre. It is one of the two main airports in Tuscany and has frequent flights to Florence. The airport is centrally located and provides transportation services from the airport to the city of Florence which is less than an hour away. Trains run from the railway station that is connected to the terminal. Buses and taxi services are also available from the Galileo Galilei Airport.The car rental companies available are Avis, Sixt, Europcar and Hertz and Thrifty. Direct access to the motorway and carriageway and a reliable train service from Galileo Galilei Airport ensures easy connectivity between Pisa and Florence.
This modern airport has many facilities to make traveling easy and hassle free. The staff at the information desk is helpful and will answer all your queries on any flight or tourist information. Train and bus tickets can be purchased from this counter. The Galileo Galilei Airport has banking and ATM facilities with a currency exchange machine being an added feature. A post office is available too. A ‘ left baggage’ service would assist passengers on this tricky matter and a porter is on call if any help is needed. Other services provided are first aid facilities, a business centre well equipped with a meeting room and training facilities, VIP lounge, a bar and restaurants. The shopping area at the Galileo Galilei Airport is quite impressive, with over twenty shops selling fashionable clothes, books, watches, jewellery, food items, wine, and much more.
The Galileo Galilei Airport is geared to meeting the needs of disabled travelers. There is reserved parking, toilets and lifts. If assistance is needed it would be provided but a prior notice being given to the relevant airline would be advised so that there are no delays in the service being provided.
There are many attractions is the vicinity of the Galileo Galilei Airport. One is the infamous leaning tower of Pisa. |
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