How to get here

Pisa’s International Airport is the primary air gateway for the whole of Tuscany, so it’s well linked with the rest of Europe, making it easily accessible by air.

Several airlines fly here year-round, and seasonal flights supplement these.

Admittedly there is just one option if you’re flying from outside of Europe; Delta Air Lines has a direct flight to Pisa from New York JFK during the peak season.

If you’re flying from elsewhere, there are flights to Pisa from major cities like London, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris, giving you many options for connections with airlines like British Airways, Alitalia, Air France, and EasyJet.

There is a railway station right at the airport, so travelling to other parts of Tuscany is convenient from here.

The airport is only just on the near outskirts of the city, so the journey into central Pisa is quick and affordable by bus, train, or taxi.

Over 100 Hotels

There are over 100 hotels to choose from, with the majority being three stars rated or below. If you prefer to stay in style, though, don’t worry, Pisa also has a couple of 5-star hotels and nine 4 star hotels.

Click here for an overview of all hotels.

Hotel Relais Dell’Orologio is a popular 5-star choice.

This is probably what you would imagine all hotels in Pisa to look like – old world charm with period furnishings yet the modern-day comforts such as air conditioning provided.

It’s set within a restored 14th-century mansion and is in a great location, just 200 metres from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The classic, standard double and single rooms are a bit small, so be sure to choose the room that suits you best.

Grand Hotel Duomo lives up to its name as a grand and inviting high-end hotel. It may be rated four stars, but it has a different charm to Hotel Relais Dell-Orologio.

This one was built in the 1960s and is only a 2-minute walk from the Leaning Tower and Duomo Square.

Weather and climate

Being close to the coast, Pisa does not get quite as hot as some parts of Tuscany – the winds from the sea help to cool the city by a few degrees, and this is usually a welcome break when sightseeing!

July and August see the warmest temperatures on average, with an average high of 29.5C both months.

June is a little more comfortable with an average high of 26C, and although September is pleasant heat-wise, it does get considerably wetter from September through to November.

Winters are cool and damp, so it is not a great time for sightseeing, but it becomes warm and drier from May.

Festivals and events

If you’re planning a visit for June, you may want to coincide with two of the city’s festivals.

The Luminara Festival takes place on June 16 and is very beautiful, with more than 10,000 candles lit along the banks of the Arno, and the evening ends with a massive fireworks display.

Later in June (the last Sunday of the month) is the Game of Bridge in which the two sides of the city compete over the Ponte di Mezzo (the main bridge in Pisa) by trying to push each side off the bridge.