Pisa Airport

Tuscany’s busiest airport, connected directly with Pisa Centrale by the PisaMover.

Pisa International Airport Galileo Galilei (PSA) is the principal airport serving western Tuscany. It is close to Pisa Centrale railway station and provides a practical arrival point for Pisa, Lucca, the Tuscan coast and many destinations elsewhere in the region.

From the airport to Pisa Centrale

The airport no longer has a conventional mainline railway station inside the terminal. Instead, the automated PisaMover links the passenger terminal with Pisa Centrale. The airport station is less than 40 metres from the terminal, while Pisa Centrale provides onward regional and long-distance rail connections.

Operating hours, frequency and fares should be checked on the official airport and PisaMover websites before travel, particularly for very early departures or late arrivals. Allow enough time to transfer between the train and terminal rather than treating the connection as instantaneous.

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Taxis, buses and private transfers

The official taxi rank is outside the arrivals side of the terminal. Taxis operate around the clock, but waiting times and fares can vary with traffic and demand. Use the signed rank or a pre-arranged licensed service.

Bus and coach services may connect the airport with destinations in Tuscany and neighbouring regions. Routes change seasonally, so current timetables are more reliable than lists of operators or destinations in older travel articles.

Car rental and driving

The car-rental terminal is approximately 500 metres from the passenger terminal and is served by a shuttle. Check the collection instructions supplied by the rental company, as individual desks and vehicle compounds may have different procedures.

When collecting a car, allow time for documentation and vehicle inspection. Travellers heading to rural villas should confirm the correct address, arrival instructions and any limits on late check-in before leaving the airport. Congestion can be significant around Pisa and on the main roads during summer weekends.

Inside the airport

Facilities include check-in desks, security, food and retail outlets, car hire, parking and passenger-assistance services. Opening times are tied to flight operations and should not be assumed to remain constant overnight. Check the live departure information provided by the airport or airline rather than relying on a static list of carriers and routes.

Assistance and accessibility

Passengers with reduced mobility can request assistance through their airline or travel agent. Advance notice is important so the airport can organise the necessary staff and equipment. Call points, accessible parking, lifts, wheelchairs and a dedicated waiting area are among the services described by the airport, but travellers should verify the arrangements appropriate to their journey.

Planning your journey

For departures, follow the check-in time specified by the airline and add a margin for returning a rental car, the PisaMover transfer and security queues. For arrivals, consider whether onward trains or transfers will still operate if the flight is delayed.

Pisa’s historic centre is close enough for a planned visit, but it should not be described as immediately beside the runway. Store luggage appropriately and leave a realistic buffer before a connecting train or flight. Current flight schedules, parking availability and transport notices should always be confirmed through official channels.

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