Florence or Pisa: the two principal gateways
Florence Airport (FLR / LIRQ) is often the first choice for central Florence, northern Chianti and business appointments in the central part of the region. The airport is close to the city, but runway 05/23 is approximately 1,560 metres long. Aircraft performance, wind, temperature, payload and current conditions therefore matter more than at a long-runway airport.
Pisa Airport (PSA / LIRP) has two long runways of approximately 3,000 and 2,800 metres. This makes Pisa more robust for larger jets, more passengers, heavy baggage and conditions in which Florence is less suitable. Pisa is also well positioned for Lucca, Versilia, Forte dei Marmi, Livorno and many addresses on Tuscany’s western side.
The best airport does not follow automatically from the name “Tuscany”. FLR may provide the shortest transfer to a villa south of Florence, while Pisa is usually more logical for a yacht in Viareggio. A favourably positioned aircraft can also make an airport that appears slightly further away the better option for total price and planning.
Siena, Elba and other regional possibilities
Siena–Ampugnano (SAY / LIQS) can be used by selected turboprops under suitable operational conditions. Its approximately 1,393-metre runway requires a complete assessment of aircraft, payload, weather, runway condition, fire category, handling and opening. We never present Siena as an automatic Light Jet option.
Elba Airport (EBA / LIRJ) is even more specialised. Its runway is approximately 949 metres long and requires a suitable short-field aircraft. Landing directly on the island can save substantial time, while Pisa plus an onward transfer remains an important alternative for larger parties, more baggage or less favourable conditions.
Grosseto may be relevant for Maremma, but its civil operation shares infrastructure with a military base and requires specific coordination. Smaller airfields near Lucca, Arezzo or Massa are not standard business-jet solutions. We include a regional airport only when available services, aircraft type and international processing genuinely fit the mission.
Which aircraft suits a journey to Tuscany?
For Amsterdam–Florence or Amsterdam–Pisa, a Light Jet is often efficient for a small group. A Super Light Jet provides more cabin and baggage space and may suit families or longer stays better. For a larger group, we compare Midsize Jets, particularly when using Pisa.
For Siena or Elba, the assessment shifts towards selected turboprops and short-field performance. The best category is therefore determined not only by distance, but also by the chosen airport. An aircraft that is excellent for Pisa is not automatically suitable for Florence and certainly not for Siena or Elba.
Tuscany journeys regularly involve substantial baggage: large suitcases, children’s luggage, golf equipment, bicycles or items for a villa or yacht. We assess both seats and actual hold volume. Aircraft position also matters because a jet close to the Netherlands may require fewer empty flight hours than an apparently cheaper aircraft in southern Europe.
Chianti, Val d’Orcia, Versilia or Maremma
The region is large, while roads between hills, historic centres and coastal towns make journey time less predictable than distance suggests. FLR is often strong for Florence and northern Chianti. Siena, Val d’Orcia and southern Chianti require comparison between Florence, Pisa and a possible direct turboprop operation to Siena.
For Lucca, Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi, Pisa is the natural starting point. For Maremma, Argentario or an estate in the south, we may compare transfers from Rome, Pisa or Florence with a specifically coordinated operation through Grosseto. The exact hotel, villa, borgo, marina or specific accommodation area is therefore essential.
The charter price consists of aircraft position, flight hours, airport and handling charges, performance, parking, crew and return structure. Share your complete itinerary, passengers and baggage. JetServiceNL compares current AOC-operated options and explains which airport and aircraft provide the best door-to-door journey through Tuscany.