Florence-Peretola Airport (also known as Amerigo Vespucci Airport) is an international airport in one of the Italian regions, in the capital of Tuscan, Florence. Florence-Peretola is 3 km from the city. The airport is the second in passenger traffic in the region. It was built in the late 30s of the last century and opened in the early 40s. Then, the airport was repeatedly modernized and rebuilt. Air-strips were prolonged. In 1990, the airport was named after the historical figure living in Tuscan, merchant and cartographer Amerigo Vespucci. At Florence Airport, there is only one air-strip. With it, the airport services about 3 million passengers. Besides commercial flights, it also services police general aviation.
From the airport, you can travel to the center of Florence and other districts by any public transport: express tram, taxi, limo. You can also rent a car. ATAF buses and express Volainbus transfers will take you to the central station. Bus and tram stations are located at the exit from the terminal. There are A1 and A11 highways near the airport.
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