Cathay Pacific will reinstate non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Rome, commencing 5 June 2025, with a thrice weekly seasonal service. The route will complement Cathay Pacific’s five weekly services to Milan, which will increase to daily over the 2025 Northern summer.
Cathay Pacific’s return to the city is especially timely, providing travellers from Asia with a convenient connection to the Italian capital as the Catholic Church celebrates the 2025 Year of Jubilee. Taking place once every 25 years, the Jubilee will see a host of events and celebrations take place in Vatican City and Rome throughout the year.
Lavinia Lau, Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer said: “Cathay Pacific’s history in Italy stretches back close to 40 years when we first launched direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome in 1986.
“We know our customers have been eagerly anticipating the return of this route, and we are delighted to be returning to Italy’s marvellous capital this summer.”
“Whether they are travelling for business, leisure or the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, we look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights to experience our world-class service.”
The Hong Kong-based carrier paused flights to Rome in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cathay Pacific’s Rome service will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A350-900 aircraft, featuring fully flat beds in Business, spacious seats in Premium Economy and comfort in Economy cabins.
In addition to Rome, Cathay Pacific is launching direct flights to Hyderabad in March, Dallas in April, Munich in June and Brussels in August this year.
