It is the airline’s second destination in Saudi Arabia in the 2024 summer season
ITA Airways is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching its second destination in the Country with the direct Rome Jeddah roundtrip flight, operating with three weekly frequencies.
The first flight from Rome Fiumicino, an Airbus A321neo aircraft, landed on August 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport at 9:10 p.m. (local time). The first flight from Jeddah Airport to Rome Fiumicino departed on August 2 at 3:30 a.m. (local time).
To celebrate the launch of this new intercontinental route, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the arrival gate of Jeddah International Airport.
The new connection will operate according to the following schedule:
• Jeddah – Rome with three weekly frequencies: departure from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is scheduled at 3:30 a.m. (local time), with arrival in Rome Fiumicino the following morning at 7:00 am (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
• Rome – Jeddah with three weekly frequencies: the timetable includes departure from Rome Fiumicino at 3:05 p.m. (local time) and arrival in Jeddah at 9:10 p.m. (local time) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The A321neo, operating the Jeddah-Rome route, is the largest aircraft in the Airbus A320neo family and offers exceptional range and performance.
Emiliana Limosani, Chief Commercial Officer of ITA Airways and CEO of Volare said, “This new opening follows the launch of the nonstop connection to Riyadh in June and is part of our ongoing summer network expansion, which boasts excellent booking results. Operated with the state-of-the-art A321neo, this new flight will expand the medium-haul network and enhance commercial and cultural exchanges between the Arabian Peninsula and Italy, while also providing connections with an array of destinations accessible via our Rome Fiumicino hub”.
“Travelers from ITA Airways’ network in Italy, Europe, and the Americas will enjoy a more seamless journey to explore the untapped potential of Jeddah. We look forward to further strengthening our collaboration with a great partner, ITA Airways”, said Mazin Johar, CEO of Jeddah Airports (JEDCO) and Majid Khan, CEO of Air Connectivity Program (ACP).
Irene Buongiorno, Vice Consul General of Italy in Jeddah said, “The new ITA Airways intercontinental route will boost the promotion of our beloved country into Saudi Arabia. Likewise, it is with great pleasure to be part of this unique opportunity for my fellow Italians to be able to discover the kingdom, a beautiful country that I have had the chance to call home for the past seven years.”
