When will Air India resume flights to Rome?

Air India will resume its non-stop flights from Delhi to Rome on March 25, 2026.

What new London route is IndiGo launching?

IndiGo is launching new direct flights between Delhi and London Heathrow, starting February 2, 2026.

Why are Indian airlines adding European routes?

These expansions are driven by growing demand for travel between India and Europe for business, tourism, and visiting friends and family.

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India's Airlines Soar to Europe: Rome & London Flights Added

24 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Air India resumes Delhi-Rome flights after six years, starting March 25, 2026.
IndiGo launches Delhi-London service on February 2, 2026, using leased aircraft.
Both airlines are expanding international networks to cater to growing travel demand.

India's Airlines Soar to Europe: Rome & London Flights Added

India's major airlines are enhancing their global presence with the addition of new European destinations. Air India announced it will resume non-stop flights between Delhi and Rome from March 25, 2026, operating four times weekly. This service marks the airline's return to the Italian capital after a six-year absence, having suspended flights during the COVID-19 pandemic. This route aims to bolster connectivity and offer enhanced onward travel options via Delhi.

Complementing this, IndiGo will introduce direct flights from Delhi to London Heathrow on February 2, 2026, flying five times a week. These flights will utilize Boeing 787 aircraft on a wet lease, offering a dual-class configuration. This expansion increases IndiGo's total weekly flights to London to twelve, building on its existing Mumbai-London service.