UK-ITALY
GETTING TO EUROPE
Flights to-and-from Italy are as easy, abundant and as cheap as you want them to be. We’ve summarised each of the UK airports and their routes. There’s even an FAQ.
N.B. Airlines will not release their Summer 2024 flight timetable until 23rd November 2023.
| Airport | Airport Code | Direct Flights To (IT) | Travel time to Celsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands | PSA | Pisa | 1h 50m |
| East Midlands | CIA | Rome Ciampino | 3h 20m |
| Leeds | PSA | Pisa | 1h 50m |
| Leeds | FCO | Rome Fiumicino | 3h 10m |
| Manchester | PSA | Pisa | 1h 50m |
| Manchester | BLQ | Bologna | 2h 00m |
| Manchester | FCO | Rome Fiumicino | 3h 10m |
| Manchester | CIA | Rome Ciampino | 3h 20m |
| Birmingham | PSA | Pisa | 1h 50m |
| Birmingham | FCO | Rome Fiumicino | 3h 10m |
| Bristol | PSA | Pisa | 1h 50m |
| Bristol | FCO | Rome Fiumicino | 3h 10m |
| Newcastle | FCO | Rome Fiumicino | 3h 10m |
| London Gatwick | PSA | Pisa | 1h 50m |
| London Gatwick | FLR | Florence | 1h 05m |
| London Gatwick | BLQ | Bologna | 2h 00m |
| London Gatwick | FCO | Rome Fiumicino | 3h 10m |
| London Stansted | PSA | Pisa | 1h 50m |
| London Stansted | PEG | Perugia | 2h 00m |
| London Stansted | BLQ | Bologna | 2h 00m |
| London Stansted | AOI | Ancona | 3h 05m |
| London Heathrow | PSA | Pisa | 1h 50m |
| London Heathrow | FLR | Florence | 1h 05m |
| London Heathrow | BLQ | Bologna | 2h 00m |
| London Heathrow | FCO | Rome Fiumicino | 3h 10m |
| London City | FLR | Florence | 1h 05m |
| London City | FCO | Rome Fiumicino | 3h 10m |
Which is the closest airport to Celsa?
The closest airports are Pisa (PSA) and Florence (FLR). Both are served by budget airlines from the UK. See the above table for flight patterns and travel times to Celsa.
How can I get from the airport to Celsa?
We recommend car hire as the easiest and most flexible option. All airports have in-terminal car hire. Alternatively, you could get a train to Siena which is where most of our guests will be staying.
When are the flights released?
BA and Jet2 flights from London airports are available to book now. Other airlines e.g. Ryanair and Easyjet from both London and other locations don't release their flights for next May until towards the end of November. So don't panic!
When should I book my flights?
From our experience, flights usually hover around the same price until 3-4 weeks before departure date.
But, I really don't want to drive in Italy..
Don't worry! You can use public transport to get from any airport to Siena where most of our guests will be staying. On the day, we are providing buses to and from Castello di Celsa for your convenience.
IN ITALY
THE ROAD TO SIENA
Once in Italy, there are plenty of options to get to and from Siena. Siena is the nearest City to Castello di Celsa and where we recommend you stay your night(s) before and after.
By Car
Siena is on the A1, E80 and SS68 motorways. Really accessible by car.
There are large public car parking spots just outside the City walls (our recommendation is Santa Caterina). Many hotels will also have dedicated accomodation.
By Rail
Siena has a Train Station located (Siena FS) located to the north-west of the City, outside the walls. It's a 10-15 minute walk to Piazza del Campo.
The Station serves on a main trainline from Florence. Other stations with one change are; Rome, Bologna, Pisa, Milan & Perugia.
By Bus
The Siena bus stop is in the heart of the City, inside the City walls.
An express bus service exists between Siena & Florence. Other regional bus services serve Perugia, Pisa, Bologna & Rome.
Do I have to stay in Siena?
Siena is the nearest city to the venue and therefore is where the most hotels are located. We will also be providing buses to and from the venue from Siena on the day of the wedding.
However, there are plenty of other more rural options near the venue. Think more B&B/ Agriturismo/Villa style. If you prefer to stay in one of these, you could drive to the venue- there's parking on-site. Alternatively, you could arrange for a local taxi.
Do you have hotel recommendations?
We've summarised some of the best options in our Accommodation page.
We've even gotten discount codes!
Is there Public Transport in Siena?
Siena is served by a small regional bus network ('Siena Mobilita') that covers most of Tuscany.
There's a good summary and map in English, here.
We won't drive in Italy - can we lift carshare?
We can help put you in touch with other guests who may have space in local cars or hire vehicles.
Unfortunately, we'll both find it difficult to accommodate lifts in the days running up to the wedding. We'll do everything we can to support you!
TO CELSA
NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT
You don’t need to think about a thing. We’ve organised 2 buses across three bus stops in & around Siena. Use the Risalitas – public escalators – to get down from the City to the three pick-up points.
We’re even sending you home on the buses with an end of the evening drop-off, and a ‘lights-on’ bus for the late-night stop outs.
We have arranged two large buses to travel back from the venue across split times:
Bus 1: 2230 CEST
Bus 2: 0130 CEST
We really do recommend you take one of these buses, as private taxis & Uber aren’t really a thing in rural Tuscany.
For the brave and the sober, you can always drive or hire a scooter!
