London to Pisa flights

How long is the flight from London to Pisa?

You can travel by air from London to Pisa in as little as just over two hours.

Is there a time change from London to Pisa?

As with the rest of Italy, it's an hour ahead of London.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Pisa?

Pisa is notably warmer than London on average, with mild winters often in the region of 10°C, and climbing to around 30°C at the height of summer. Good walking shoes for exploring all the gorgeous outdoor sights and a season-appropriate jacket will do the trick.

For direct flights between London and Pisa, you'll have three choices: British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair. Alitalia and Lufthansa also offer transfers through Rome and Munich.

• British Airways, the UK's national flag carrier.
• easyJet, one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe.
• Ryanair, also noted for low-cost flights across the continent.
• Alitalia, the destination's national airline.
• Lufthansa, the German flag carrier.

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• March is usually fairly mild, with highs of around 15°C, and it's also one of the cheapest times to visit Pisa.
• June is warm, around the mid-20°C range, but before the high season really starts.
• September is similarly pleasant, with lots of sunshine.
• December sees Pisa and the other cities of surrounding Tuscany celebrate Christmas, with a range of markets demonstrating Italian festive traditions.

Flights to Pisa depart from either Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN).

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow has plenty of easy transport options from Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By London Underground – it takes around 45min from the centre of London, and is one of the cheapest ways to travel to the airport.
• By train – usually the fastest option, taking 15-30min on the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station.
• By taxi – leave at least around 40min, preferably much longer to be safe in case of traffic jams at peak times.
• By coach – travel from Victoria Coach Station in as little as 35min at the fastest.

Services: open 24 hours a day, unlimited free Wi-Fi, a large range of eateries and shops, baby changing, outdoor smoking facilities.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Another major UK airport, close to the centre of London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – the Gatwick Express takes around 30min from London Victoria Station.
• By coach – it's around 90min on average from Victoria Coach Station.
• By taxi – allow around two hours to be sure when travelling from Central London.

Services: open 24/7, complimentary Wi-Fi access for 90 minutes, baby changing, outdoor smoking areas, a good selection of shops and restaurants.

Useful information about Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is located to the north of London, with several transport links from the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – it's around 50min from Central London from Liverpool Street Station.
• By coach – also departing from Victoria Coach Station on the A20 bus, or from Liverpool Street on the A21 service. They run every 30min between 6am and 2am, taking around 90min on average.
• By taxi – also taking roughly 90min, but again, always leave plenty of time to be sure you catch the flight.

Services: also open 24 hours a day, four hours' free Wi-Fi use, a range of shops and restaurants, baby changing, outdoor smoking zones.

Pisa International Airport (PSA) is the main airport serving the region of Tuscany.

Useful Information about Pisa International Airport

Pisa International Airport is located very close to the centre of town.

How to get to Pisa:

• By train – the S1 service departs near the airport and takes around 20min to reach Pisa Central Station.
• By taxi – it's around 10-15min to the centre.
• By bus – very economical and only taking around 15min or so on the local E3 service.

Services: open from 4am to the time of the last flight of the night, one hour of free Wi-Fi use, plenty of retail outlets, outdoor smoking areas.

• See the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Tour Pisa Cathedral, with its stunning marble-clad exterior.
• View the frescoes at Camposanto Monumentale, a cloistered cemetery.
• Visit the intriguing Palazzo Blu, or 'Blue Palace', a fantastic art museum.