The measure aims to cope with rising demand during the tourist season, with additional shifts and new services planned.
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Tag: Airport of Florence
Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system
Italian aviation groups ask for more flexibility in the Entry/Exit System after delays of up to three hours at border controls across Europe.
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Pisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into force
Travellers using Tuscany’s main airports may face longer waits due to the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which introduces stricter digital checks for non-EU passengers.
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Tuscany’s airports close record 2025 with almost 10 million passengers
Traffic reached unprecedented levels at both Florence and Pisa, with growth recorded in every month of the year.
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Skimming devices found on ticket machines in Florence
Police uncovered a card fraud scam at busy transport hubs, mainly targeting tourists and occasional passengers.
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Medieval city walls found under Piazza Beccaria delay tramway works
Ancient remains linked to Dante’s Florence force three-month revision of construction plans.
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Environmental green light brings Florence Airport’s new runway closer
The decree sparked political reactions exposing deep fractures inside Tuscany’s centre-left coalition.
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€800,000 Undeclared Cash Seized at Florence Airport
Four-month inspections by Customs and Finance Police uncover hidden money and gold.
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Finnair to Connect Florence with Helsinki Starting Summer 2026
The Finnish airline will operate two weekly flights, on Thursdays and Sundays.
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Italy begins new EU border system tests: Florence, Pisa, Livorno to follow
From October 12, travelers from the UK, the US, and other non-EU countries will begin experiencing digital biometric checks when entering Europe.
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