Pisa · Italy
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport) is located approximately one kilometre south of Pisa city centre in Tuscany, Italy. The airport operates from a single consolidated passenger terminal handling both domestic and international European services. It serves as the primary air transport gateway to the Tuscany region.
Terminals
- Main Passenger Terminal
- Handles all domestic, Schengen, and non-Schengen arrival and departure flights within a single building.
Arriving
Arrivals at Pisa International Airport move through border control, baggage reclaim, and customs on the ground floor level.
- Passengers disembark directly into the terminal building or via apron buses from remote stands.
- Non-Schengen arrivals proceed directly to passport control before entering the baggage reclaim hall.
- Schengen arrivals bypass passport control and walk straight to the baggage reclaim area.
- Baggage information screens display assigned carousel numbers for arriving flights.
- Customs inspection follows baggage retrieval, with green channels for nothing to declare and red channels for declarations.
- The arrivals exit leads directly to the landside concourse for PisaMover, taxis, and regional coaches.
Getting to the city
Train
PisaMover Shuttle Train
An automated shuttle train connecting the airport directly to Pisa Centrale railway station.
- Time:
- roughly 5 minutes
- Typical cost:
- typically €5 - €7
Taxi
Taxi
Official taxis wait at the designated taxi rank outside the arrivals hall.
- Time:
- roughly 5-10 minutes
- Typical cost:
- typically €10 - €15
Train
Regional Express Bus
Direct coach services operate between Pisa Airport and central Florence.
- Time:
- roughly 60-80 minutes to Florence
- Typical cost:
- typically €12 - €16
Train
Walking
The airport's close proximity to the city makes walking feasible for passengers with light luggage.
- Time:
- roughly 20-30 minutes to central Pisa
- Typical cost:
- Free
Connections & transfers
Pisa Airport does not feature a dedicated airside transit hall; all connecting passengers must enter Italy landside.
- Passengers arriving from non-Schengen points must pass through passport control into the landside arrivals area.
- Hold luggage must be collected and checked in again at the departure desks for onward flights.
- Onward transport to other Tuscan cities can be made via PisaMover to Pisa Centrale railway station.
Wi-Fi & staying connected
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is provided across the main passenger terminal.
- Select the official airport Wi-Fi network name from your device settings.
- Access requires completing a basic registration prompt on the browser splash page.
- Coverage is available in both landside public areas and airside departure gates.
Money, cards & tipping
Banking and currency services are located in both landside arrivals and airside departure areas.
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) accept standard international payment cards.
- Currency exchange desks operate in the arrivals hall and departures concourse.
- Contactless card payments in Euros are widely accepted across airport shops and transport counters.
Food & drink
Food outlets offer light Italian meals, espresso, pastries, and takeaway snacks.
- Landside cafes in the main concourse serve coffee, sandwiches, and soft drinks.
- Airside options after security include pizza outlets, cafes, and quick-service bars.
- Vending machines offering cold drinks and light snacks are stationed throughout the terminal.
Lounges & rest
A single airport executive lounge operates in the airside departures zone.
- Located on the upper floor of the departure lounge post-security.
- Accessible via eligible airline status, major lounge membership schemes, or paid single-entry passes.
- Offers quiet seating, internet access, work spaces, and light refreshments.
Airport hotels
While no hotels are located within the terminal, several properties operate nearby.
- Multiple hotels and guest houses are located within a 5-10 minute walk of the terminal building.
- Hotels near Pisa Centrale station can be reached in roughly 5 minutes using the PisaMover.
- Pedestrian footpaths connect the airport precinct to nearby accommodation.
Baggage & customs
Baggage reclaim and left-luggage storage facilities are available on the airport grounds.
- Baggage carousels are located inside the arrivals hall immediately past border control.
- Left-luggage and storage facilities operate near the terminal area for daily bag drop.
- Lost property and baggage claim desks are situated inside the arrivals hall.
Family & accessibility
Basic family support amenities are provided within the main terminal building.
- Baby changing facilities are integrated into accessible toilets across landside and airside areas.
- Lifts and ramps allow straightforward navigation with buggies and strollers.
- Seating areas in the departure lounge accommodate families waiting for flights.
Facilities
- ATMs
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- VIP Lounge
- Car Rental Centre
- Free Wi-Fi
- First Aid Desk
- Information Desk
Emergency & safety
Local emergency number: 112 (National emergency number for police, medical, fire).
- Contact airport terminal staff or the information desk immediately for urgent help on-site.
- A first aid medical post operates inside the passenger terminal building.
- For lost or stolen passports, report to the airport police (Polizia di Stato) office in the terminal and contact your embassy.
Before you leave home
- Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
- Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
- Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
- Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
- Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
- Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
- Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
- Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.
Official sources
Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.
- Pisa International Airport Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
- Polizia di Stato - Border Control & ForeignersGovernment source
- Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli - Italian CustomsGovernment source
- PisaMover Official WebsiteOfficial transit source
- Trenitalia Official WebsiteOfficial transit source
- Ministero della Salute - Italian Ministry of HealthGovernment source
Guide last reviewed September 24, 2026
Airport information can change. Verify terminal assignments, schedules, fares, entry requirements and operating hours with the official provider before travel.
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Airport Wi-Fi is slow, time-limited and not private. A travel eSIM activates before you fly, so maps, ride-hailing and your booking emails work the second you switch off airplane mode.
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