Tickets start at a set fare for the 1-hour ride
Sky Bus Linea Caronna runs a fixed-route bus from Pisa International Airport (PSA, Terminal T1) with a journey time of about 1 hour. It works as a straightforward airport coach option if you want a single seat for the whole ride instead of making train or tram changes in town.
The bus operates from the airport area linked to Terminal T1, so you board after landing without needing another local transfer first. Journey time is around 1 hour in normal traffic, which usually beats piecing together multiple city buses when you have a checked bag or bulky carry-ons.
Tickets follow a set price per passenger, with no complicated zone system. You pay once for the full 1-hour run rather than worrying about transfers or separate local tickets. Buy a ticket before boarding so you are not stuck trying to pay with large bills or the wrong card once you are already on the bus.
Sky Bus Linea Caronna uses standard coach-style buses, so you get one seat for roughly 60 minutes instead of standing through several short local hops. Luggage space is limited to what fits safely by your seat or in any racks on board, so pack with that 1-hour bus ride in mind.
For timing, assume the full 1-hour journey when planning a departure from PSA T1. Build a buffer on top of that if you are catching a train or another flight afterward, especially in the middle of the day when airport traffic toward the city can add a few extra minutes to the scheduled hour.
Practical tip: Aim to be at the stop near T1 at least 10–15 minutes before the next Sky Bus Linea Caronna departure so you have time to buy a ticket and get a seat for the 1-hour trip.
Step by step
- 01 Purchase your ticket online or at the Caronna ticket office in the airport.
- 02 Head to the bus area (P6) outside the passenger terminal.
- 03 Board the Sky Bus Linea Caronna to Florence.
- 04 Enjoy the ride, which takes about one hour.
- 05 Disembark at Viale XI Agosto in Florence.
- •Not checking the bus schedule in advance.
- •Forgetting to purchase a ticket before boarding.