Overview
Livorno is a mid-size town in Italy, set on or near the coast.
Its population is roughly 157,000 and it hugs the shoreline at low elevation.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport (PSA), about 17 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 157,017 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Nearest airport | Pisa International Airport (PSA), 17 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Livorno is
Livorno sits on the coast in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Florence lies about 78 km to the east, Pisa lies about 19 km to the north and Rosignano Marittimo lies about 19 km to the south-east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Pisa International Airport (PSA) is the closest airport, about 17 km from Livorno.
Alternative gateways include Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR, 78 km); Marina di Campo Airport (EBA, 88 km).
Being on the coast, it can also be reached by sea, and it is a natural stop on a coastal or island route.
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Find flights to Livorno →arrives PSA (17.1 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Being on the water softens the extremes compared with places inland.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Livorno is worth your time: a coastal setting, with the sea close at hand; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through PSA.
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main languages spoken are Italian, German, French.
Clocks run on Europe/Rome time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Getting around Livorno
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Livorno?
- Pisa International Airport (PSA) is the closest airport, about 17 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Livorno?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Livorno?
- Florence is one of the closest places, about 78 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Livorno in?
- Livorno is in Italy.
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Day trips & nearby
Livorno works well as a base. Within about 78 km you can reach Florence (78 km to the east); Pisa (19 km to the north); Rosignano Marittimo (19 km to the south-east); Rosignano Solvay-Castiglioncello (19 km to the south-east); La Spezia (74 km to the north-west).
Where next from Livorno?
Direct connections from Livorno
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Stations: Livorno C.Le · Ports: Livorno; Porto di Livorno; Livorno P. Mediceo
Journeys through Livorno
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Cruise itineraries call at Livorno and then at: Rome, Barcelona, Naples (Napoli), Marseille, Valencia, Genoa (Genova), Nice, Catania, Messina, Toulon, Cagliari, Salerno, La Spezia, Ajaccio and 11 more. A cruise is an itinerary sold as a whole; it is not transport between two ports.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.