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Florence Airport, also known as Peretola Airport and is the gateway to the city of Florence in the Tuscany region of Italy. This modern airport has many facilities for passengers and they will be able to learn more about the airport with this useful Florence Airport guide.
- ?? ?Location
Florence Airport is situated Just four kilometres away from Florence city centre in Italy.
- ?? ?History of Florence Airport
Florence Airport first opened in 1928 and was just an airfield. In 1938 the airfield was enlarged and an asphalt runway was built, by the late 1940s the airport had began civilian passenger flights. In the early 1980s Florence airport was enlarged again and further runways were built and the passenger terminal upgraded. Runways were lengthened further in 1996 and the departure area was enlarged to allow for more passengers. In 1999 the airport was enlarged again.
- ?? ?Accidents and Incidents
On 14th March 2004 a WDL Aviation Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 overran the runway, which caused substantial damage to the aircraft. None of the passengers or crew that were board were harmed in the accident.
On 30th June 1997 an ATR-42-512 operated by Air Littoral over-ran the runway after it approached the runway too fast. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, one of the crew members was killed in the accident.
- ?? ?Airlines at the airport
Many of the major airlines have services at Florence Airport to both international and domestic destinations. These include; Air Berlin, Air France, Alitalia, Swiss International Air Lines and Lufthansa. ?
- ?? ?Hotels close to the airport
There is an excellent selection of Florence Airport hotels situated conveniently close to the airport for passengers who may have an early departure. The 4 star West Florence Hotel is very close to the hotel and has a free shuttle bus connecting passengers to the hotel. Novotel Firenze Nord Aeroporto has also 4 stars and is located just one kilometre from the airport. The 4 star UNA WAY Hotel Firenze Nord is just two kilometres away from the airport and the Golden Tulip Mirage Hotel is between the airport and the city centre and also is a 4 star hotel.
- ?? ?To and from the airport
There are also plenty of private hire taxis available just outside of arrivals and there are many well-known car hire companies operating at the airport terminal. These include Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Sixt. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Hanover city centre by car or taxi. There is long and short stay parking at the Airport which can be paid for in on the airports website in advance online or by the ticket machines at the car parks.
- ?? ?Useful Facilities at the airport
Florence airport has plenty of ATMs situated around the terminal building. The airport has foreign exchange counters, travel insurance kiosks and tourist information offices providing hotel bookings and general information regarding the region.
There are also VIP and business lounges at the airport for passengers who may need some peace and quiet or to do some work before a flight.
- ?? ?Food and Shopping
A great way to while away the time before departure is by browsing at the various stores at the airport terminal.? There are plenty of general stores that sell books, newspapers and magazines as well as stores that sell clothes, fashion accessories, cosmetics, electrical goods, photographic equipment, travel equipment and much more.
At departures after the security checks there are duty free shops that sell electronics, watches, liquor, cigarettes and other duty free items. There is also a selection of caf?s, restaurants and bars at the airport for hungry or thirsty passengers. These include A-Caf?, Spizzico and My Chef and sell sandwiches, salads, pizzas and hot and cold drinks.