Travelling to Italy
Florence has its own airport, commonly called Peretola (FLR). The city of Florence can be easily reached by other airports including Pisa, Perugia, Bologna, Milan, Rome, and Genoa. Pisa airport is the most popular for flights within Europe, while Rome, Milan are the most common airports for flights from Canada.
Another popular option is to fly directly into Rome. Rome-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) is the main airport of Rome. If you're flying using any of the major carriers, chances are you'll fly into this location, also known as Leonardo da Vinci Airport. This is a large international airport, and there are three main terminals servicing a number of different airlines. Traveling from Rome to Florence is about 1.5 hours on the high speed train and 3 hours 20 minutes on the regional train.
TIP: If driving from Rome to Tuscany, consider visiting the following cities on your way - Siena, Perugia, Orvieto, Arezzo, Montalcino, Tivoli, and Montepulciano. The trip by car is approximately 3.5 hours.
Flying to Milan is another easy option for guests who may have interest in visiting Cinque Terre, Lake Como, or other beautiful sites in the Northern part of the county. Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) is the largest airport in Italy, handling the most international flights to Italy. Milan Linate (LIN) is closest to the city center and serves mostly flights from within Italy. Traveling to Tuscany from Milan is easily done by car or train. The rail system in Italy is extremely affordable and efficient. In just 1 hour and 40 minutes you can zip to Florence by train from Milan for approximately €50.