Air India To Resume Rome Flights From March 2026, IndiGo Adds Delhi-London Service
Two major Indian airlines are expanding their European connectivity in 2026. Air India will resume Delhi-Rome flights from March 25, 2026, operating four times weekly with Boeing 787-8 aircraft after a six-year gap due to Covid-19. IndiGo will launch Delhi-London Heathrow service from February 2, 2026, with five weekly flights using wet-leased Boeing 787s, bringing its total London operations to 12 weekly flights alongside existing Mumbai-London service.
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Air travellers are set to benefit from enhanced connectivity between India and Europe as two major Indian carriers announce significant route expansions for 2026. Air India has confirmed the resumption of flight services to Rome after a six-year hiatus, while IndiGo moves forward with its Delhi-London Heathrow service launch plans.
Air India Returns to Rome
Air India will resume operations to Italy's capital city beginning March 25, 2026, marking the airline's return to Rome after suspending services in early 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The service will operate four times weekly between Delhi and Rome's Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino).
| Service Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Route: | Delhi to Rome (Fiumicino) |
| Launch Date: | March 25, 2026 |
| Frequency: | 4 weekly flights |
| Schedule: | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays |
| Aircraft: | Boeing 787-8 |
| Business Class: | 18 flat beds |
| Economy Class: | 238 seats |
"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," said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India.
IndiGo's Delhi-London Service Launch
IndiGo has confirmed its Delhi-London Heathrow service will commence February 2, 2026, operating five times weekly using wet/damp leased Boeing 787 aircraft. The service will feature a dual-class configuration with IndiGoStretch and economy class options.
| Service Parameters: | Details |
|---|---|
| Route: | Delhi to London Heathrow |
| Launch Date: | February 2, 2026 |
| Frequency: | 5 weekly flights |
| Aircraft: | Boeing 787 (wet/damp leased) |
| Configuration: | IndiGoStretch and Economy |
This addition will bring IndiGo's total London operations to 12 weekly flights, complementing its existing daily Mumbai-London Heathrow service.
Strategic Network Expansion
With Rome's addition, Air India now serves eight points in Europe and three points in the UK. The non-stop service offers travellers from Italy seamless onward connections via Delhi to destinations across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
For IndiGo, the Delhi-London route represents continued international expansion following recent launches to Denpasar (Bali), Krabi, Hanoi, Guangzhou, and Manchester. The airline has also announced direct flights to Athens starting January 2026.
"This new service is expected to support the growing demand for travel between the two cities for commerce, tourism, and visiting family and friends. IndiGo is committed to making international travel seamless and more accessible, while strengthening connectivity between India and key global destinations," said Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo.
Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer at Aeroporti di Roma, noted that Air India's return "marks a strategically important development that reinforces expectations of continued growth in long-haul markets in 2026."
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