Cooperativa Pisana Tassisti – CO.TA.PI

Base fare from Pisa Airport starts at standard city taxi rates

Cooperativa Pisana Tassisti – CO.TA.PI runs the official taxi service from Pisa International Airport T1 into the city and surrounding areas. Cars line up directly outside Arrivals at T1, so you walk less than 100 meters from the exit doors to the taxi rank. Look for the CO.TA.PI name on the cars and roof signs to avoid unlicensed vehicles.

From Pisa International Airport to Pisa Centrale railway station, the CO.TA.PI ride usually runs around 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic along Via Aurelia and local streets. Meters are required by local rules, so fares start from the city’s set base rate with supplements for luggage, night hours, or holidays. Have some euro notes ready, as not every car reliably takes cards.

Taxis operate throughout the day in sync with flight arrivals into T1, but late-night frequencies depend on demand after the last scheduled flights, often around 23:00–00:00. If you land after midnight, expect a possible wait at the rank or plan to call ahead. Local regulations apply night and holiday surcharges after specific hours, so fares increase outside daytime windows.

CO.TA.PI drivers can take you directly from the airport to Pisa landmarks such as the Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower, roughly 3–5 kilometers from T1 depending on the route. For trips to other cities like Lucca or Livorno, rides stretch out to 20–40 kilometers, so costs rise quickly with distance. Ask for a ballpark price before you leave the rank to avoid surprises.

From central Pisa back to the airport, you can catch CO.TA.PI taxis at main stands near Pisa Centrale station and key squares, or by phone through local dispatch numbers published by the cooperative. Build at least 20–25 minutes into your timing from city center to T1 to cover both the ride and the short walk from the drop-off zone to security.

Final tip: if your group runs three or four people with luggage, a single CO.TA.PI taxi from T1 often ends up cheaper per person than separate bus or train tickets, especially for direct trips to central Pisa addresses within a 5-kilometer radius of the airport.