These transportation options in Florence might help your romantic getaway go off without a hitch: To get to Florence, you can fly into Peretola Airport (FLR), which is the closest major airport, located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from the city centre. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Unità Tram Stop, Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop. If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station), Florence Santa Maria Novella Station or Stazione Porta al Prado, Florence, Italy.