Overview
Pisa is a mid-size town in Italy.
About 110,000 people live here and it lies on the coast, close to sea level.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Pisa International Airport (PSA) is the closest airport, roughly 3 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 109,960 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Nearest airport | Pisa International Airport (PSA), 3 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Pisa is
Pisa sits on the coast in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Florence lies about 68 km to the east, Livorno lies about 19 km to the south and Rosignano Marittimo lies about 34 km to the south.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Pisa International Airport (PSA), roughly 3 km away.
Alternative gateways include Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR, 65 km); Marina di Campo Airport (EBA, 106 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 Pisa →arrives PSA (2.9 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.
The coast keeps things a touch milder and sea temperatures usable later into the season.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Pisa 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.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Florence (68 km to the east); Livorno (19 km to the south); Rosignano Marittimo (34 km to the south); Rosignano Solvay-Castiglioncello (36 km to the south); Bologna (115 km to the north-east).
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
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Pisa
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Getting around Pisa
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Pisa?
- Pisa International Airport (PSA) is the closest airport, about 3 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Pisa?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Pisa?
- Florence is one of the closest places, about 68 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Pisa in?
- Pisa is in Italy.
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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.