Florence Airport Statistics

Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) is the main international gateway for Tuscany, handling over 3 million travelers annually and serving as a key hub connecting the region to major European destinations and global networks.

Florence Airport handles over 3 million passengers each year, ranking among Italy’s fastest-growing regional airports after a strong post-pandemic recovery.

• FLR processed 3.85 million passengers in 2025, a 9.4% increase from 3.52 million in 2024 and a new all-time high.
• The airport's pre-pandemic peak was in 2019, with 2.87 million passengers.
• Traffic dropped sharply to 669,487 passengers in 2020 due to the pandemic, but began recovering in 2021 with 838,025 passengers and in 2022 with 2.23 million.
• Passenger volume continued to rebound in 2023, reaching 3.08 million.

How many Domestic vs International Passengers does Florence Airport have?

Florence Airport primarily serves international travelers, with most passengers arriving from or departing to destinations outside Italy.

• In 2025, international traffic reached 3.35 million, accounting for 87% of total passengers.
• Domestic traffic totaled 489,651, or 12.7%, reflecting a slight dip from the previous year’s local demand.
• General aviation contributed 12,723 passengers, or 0.3% of total volume.
• International traffic grew 12.3% year-over-year, while domestic traffic decreased by 6.4%.

Florence Airport’s airline portfolio emphasizes full-service and hybrid carriers connecting to major European hubs.

• Volotea leads with 17 routes.
• Vueling follows with 7, and British Airways operates 4.
• SAS serves 3 routes.

• Florence Airport currently serves 39-40 destinations across 17 countries, with efforts ongoing to expand the network.
• There are seven domestic routes, with Rome Fiumicino being the primary domestic hub.

Cargo operations at Florence Airport remain limited, as most freight is handled at Pisa Airport (PSA) under Tuscany’s airport system strategy.

• Florence managed 118.0 tons of cargo in 2025, a 71.3% increase from 68.9 tons in 2024.
• Pre-pandemic levels were similarly low, with 178.7 tons in 2019.
• A temporary surge occurred in 2020, when 471.5 tons were processed due to emergency medical shipments.
• Cargo volumes were 108.1 tons in 2021, 140.3 tons in 2022 and 137.3 tons in 2023.

• Revenue figures for Florence Airport are not published separately.
• Its operator, Toscana Aeroporti S.p.A., which also manages Pisa Airport, reported US$128.2 million in revenue for 2024, a 4% increase from US$123.3 million in 2023.