Air India recently announced the resumption of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Rome (FCO), marking Air India’s return to the Italian capital after nearly six years and further expansion of its growing European network. Air India’s services to Rome had remained suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beginning 25 March 2026, Air India will operate four times a week between Delhi and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci International Airport – Fiumicino), just in time for guests travelling from India to plan their springtime travels or summer holidays in Europe. Travellers from Italy will not only have more choice for direct access to the Indian capital, but also for seamless connections to Southeast Asia through Air India’s growing global gateway at Delhi.
The service to/from Rome will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on Air India’s Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 18 flat beds in Business Class and 238 seats in Economy Class, combining comfort, convenience and the warmth of Indian hospitality.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said: “Connecting India to more of the world remains one of our top priorities. India and Italy share deep-rooted commonalities in culture, business and trade, which makes Rome a natural addition to Air India’s expanding network. This non-stop service not only augments direct connectivity between the two capital cities but also offers travellers from Italy greater choice and seamless onward connections via our Delhi hub to vibrant destinations across the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.”
Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer, Aeroporti di Roma, said: “The resumption of Air India’s services to Rome, with direct flights to Delhi, marks a strategically important development that reinforces expectations of continued growth in long-haul markets in 2026. This new service addresses growing demand across key traffic segments, further strengthening economic and cultural ties between Italy and India and broadening opportunities for exchange between the two countries”.
Italy is one of India’s largest trading partners in Europe, and passenger traffic between the two countries continues to rise, supported by a large Indian community in Italy and growing interest among Indian travellers in Italian art, history, cuisine, and experiences.
Air India’s flights to Rome are timed to offer convenient connections via Delhi to destinations such as Bangkok, Colombo, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Phuket and Singapore. With the addition of Rome, Air India serves eight points in mainland Europe and three points in the United Kingdom.
Bookings for Air India’s flights between Delhi and Rome are being progressively opened on all channels, including Air India’s website, mobile app, airport ticketing offices, contact centres, and through travel agents worldwide.
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