Florence is one of the few destinations in Europe where the choice of arrival airport depends primarily on the size of the aircraft, rather than the season or mood. This is not a drawback: it’s an operational reality to be understood from the very first conversation.
Peretola (LIRQ), 5 km from the center, accommodates anything that fits comfortably on its 1,560m runway: turboprops, very light jets, light jets, midsize. The Citation Latitude and Hawker 900XP, which cover most intra-European flights, land there without difficulty. The instrumental approach (ILS Category I) is available on heading 05. This is the airport that provides the most direct access to the historic center.
Pisa (LIRP), 80 km away, takes over for heavy jets and ultra-long-range aircraft arriving from the Gulf, Asia, or the Americas. Its runway exceeds 2,800m, the FBO is sized for these aircraft, and parking is ample. The Florence-Pisa road journey takes approximately one hour.
Bologna (LIPE), 100 km north, is the third option, relevant for transalpine flights from Germany, Switzerland, or Central Europe with a large group. It adds twenty minutes of extra travel time but offers the same aircraft size flexibility as Pisa.
In all cases, we offer a complete package: choice of airport based on your aircraft and final address, coordination of ground or helicopter transfer, and confirmation of PPR at Peretola or slots at Pisa and Bologna.