Travel Advice

Students arriving on the check-in day/s (below) into the airport of Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence (Airport code: FLR) will be met by a SAI representative, and will receive the complimentary SAI shuttle service to their apartments.

AIRPORT PICK-UP TIMES

Students should plan to arrive into Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence (Airport code: FLR).

  • Airport pick-up times/Semester: 9:00am – 6:00pm.
  • Airport pick-up times/Summer: 9:00am – 7:00pm.
FOR AIRLINE TICKETING, CONTACT:

Waldorf Travel Service
5316 SE Sherman St.
Portland, OR  97215
Toll Free:  800-328-7266
tel (503)233-4053
fax (503)232-7224
Email:  info@waldorftravel.com

While each student is responsible for his or her own travel arrangements, Study Abroad Italy has partnered for 10 years with Waldorf Travel Service to offer students the lowest available student-priced airline tickets. We encourage students to book their flights WELL IN ADVANCE (at least 90 days prior to departure), and to make sure you notify the travel agent that you are a Study Abroad Italy student. Please note that the number of student-priced tickets is limited. Contact Waldorf Travel as soon as possible to make arrangements.

ARRIVAL DATES: SEMESTER

Students should plan to arrive into Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence (Airport code: FLR). Airport pick-up times: 9:00am – 6:00pm.

FALL 2012 PROGRAMS:

  • Fall Semester: August 29, 2012
  • Fall Quarter: September 27, 2012
  • Fall Short Program A: September 27, 2012
  • Fall Short Program B: October 25, 2012
  • Fall Short Program C: November 18, 2012

SPRING 2013 PROGRAMS:

  • Spring Semester: January 23, 2013
  • Spring Quarter: January 24, 2013
  • Spring Short Program A: January 24, 2013
  • Spring Short Program B: February 21, 2013
  • Spring Short Program C: March 21, 2012
ARRIVAL DATES: SUMMER

Students should plan to arrive into Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence (Airport code: FLR). Airport pick-up times: 9:00am – 7:00pm.

  • Summer I 2012: May 13, 2012
  • Summer II 2012: June 3, 2012
  • Summer III 2012: June 24, 2012
  • Summer IV 2012: July 15,2012
  • Summer A 2012: May 13, 2012
  • Summer B 2012: June 24, 2012
  • Summer 12 Week: May 13, 2012

Please note if you have added the Cultural Introduction to Italy to your program, please consult your enrollment confirmation email for Rome arrival details.

  • 5 Week Publishing Program 2012: June 10, 2012 – Arrival is in Catania, Sicily (airport code CTA)
  • Italian Riviera I 2012: June 3, 2012 *Arrival City TBA
  • Italian Riviera II 2012: June 24, 2012 *Arrival City TBA
ARRIVAL FORM

All semester and summer students will be required to fill out an Arrival Form to reserve the complimentary airport pick-up service.

TRAVEL ITINERARY FORM

Students are free to make their own travel plan on weekends. All students must inform SAI of any overnight extra curricular trip planned. Please fill out the SAI Travel Itinerary Form each time you schedule a trip so that Study Abroad Italy knows your whereabouts.