These transportation options in Florence might help your romantic getaway go off without a hitch: To get to Florence, you can fly into Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), which is the closest major airport, located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from the city center. Nearby metro stations include Unità Tram Stop, Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop, and Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station), Florence Santa Maria Novella Station, or Porta al Prato Station.