Air India has inaugurated its new four-times-weekly non-stop service between Delhi and Rome Fiumicino, marking its return to the Italian capital after nearly six years and further strengthening its presence in Mainland Europe.
Flight AI123 departed Delhi on March 25, 2026, and arrived in Rome to a ceremonial welcome attended by dignitaries from the Indian Embassy in Italy, airport officials, and airline representatives. The occasion was marked by traditional celebrations, including a lamp-lighting ceremony and the felicitation of the first passenger.
Rome becomes Air India’s eighth gateway in Mainland Europe and its second destination in Italy after Milan. The airline will operate the route four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said, “Demand for travel between India and Europe continues to grow across both leisure and business segments, with the two nations sharing so much in common culturally, and their increasing exchange that continues to deepen business, trade, and people-to-people ties. We are delighted to reconnect the two historic capital cities while also enabling seamless onward travels via our Delhi hub to and from destinations across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.”
Italy remains a key partner for India in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 14 billion in 2025 and a large Indian diaspora contributing to travel demand.
Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer of Aeroporti di Roma, said, “We are pleased to welcome Air India’s arrival in Rome. The new direct connection to Delhi enhances our offering to the Indian capital and meets the growing travel demand between Italy and India. This new route further strengthens Rome Fiumicino’s role as a leading international hub in the Mediterranean, increasingly central to air links with Asia.”
Air India now operates between Delhi and Rome four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, using its B787-8 aircraft. The aircraft features a two-class cabin configuration with 18 fully flat beds in Business Class and 241 spacious seats in Economy Class, offering guests a comfortable flying experience complemented by Air India’s signature warm Indian hospitality and onboard service.
The flight schedule has been designed to offer convenient connections via Delhi to destinations including Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. With the addition of Rome, Air India now operates non-stop services from India to eight destinations across Mainland Europe.
