Pisa International Airport
PSA / LIRP
Pisa International Airport (PSA) is a single‑terminal airport serving Pisa and western Tuscany; it handles a mix of scheduled and low‑cost carriers. The terminal is compact and designed for short walking distances from check‑in to gates.
Terminal Guide for Pisa International Airport #
Terminal layout: Pisa has one principal passenger terminal building serving both international and domestic flights; check‑in, security and gates are all in the same compact facility. The airport caters heavily to low‑cost and seasonal operators and has standard passenger services including immigration, baggage reclaim and duty‑free.
Getting to and From Pisa International Airport #
Pisa Airport is very close to the city centre; the automated Pisa Mover shuttle connects the terminal to Pisa Centrale railway station in about 5-8 minutes (fare typically around €2.70 - buy before boarding). Regional and long‑distance trains run from Pisa Centrale to Florence, Livorno and other Tuscan destinations. Taxis to central Pisa are a short ride (roughly 10 minutes) and fixed‑price sightseeing coach and shuttle services run to Florence (about 50-90 minutes depending on traffic). Driving time to Pisa centre is usually under 15 minutes.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Pisa International Airport #
The compact terminal offers shops, cafés and a duty‑free area airside. Wi‑Fi is available for passengers, and there are charging points in the gate seating areas. Basic passenger services (tourist information, car hire desks, and assistance for reduced mobility) are available landside near arrivals. Lounge options are limited compared with larger hubs.
Tips for Pisa International Airport #
- Buy a Pisa Mover ticket before boarding - the automated shuttle to Pisa Centrale is fast and frequent and the ticket is checked on board.
- If heading to Florence, check bus schedules at the airport - direct coach services run regularly and are often cheaper than a taxi for single travellers.
Weather & Climate near Pisa International Airport #
Pisa International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (902 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 4° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Good | 2° - 12° | 5° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 22° | 17° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| June | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 49 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 23° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.9h |
| August | Excellent | 17° - 30° | 23° | 53 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 98 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
