Getting there and around

Airport
The city has two airports: Amerigo Vespucci is 5km (3.1mi) northwest of the city centre and Galileo Galilei (for international flights) is about 75km (46.6mi) west of the city.
A city bus runs every half-hour from the main train station to Amerigo Vespucci airport. There's a train service between the main station and Galileo Galilei airport.

Public transport
Buses service the city centre and Fiesole in the hills northeast of town. Bus tickets can be bought at tobacconists or vending machines at major bus stops, and must be validated as you get on the bus. Tickets are sold on a time basis - you can get one-hour, two-hour and 24-hour tickets.
Traffic is restricted in the city centre, so it's best to park a little out of town and walk around - parking in the more central areas is very expensive. Taxis wait outside Stazione di Santa Maria Novella, or you can phone one.