ITA Airways restores Rome-Riyadh flight

From 15 September 2026, five weekly direct connections between Rome Fiumicino and the capital of Saudi Arabia return

ITA Airways will resume direct flights between Rome Fiumicino and Riyadh from 15 September 2026, operating five times a week.

Flight AZ838 will depart Rome at 15:05 and arrive in Riyadh at 21:20, every day except Monday and Saturday. Return flight AZ839 will take off from Riyadh at 01:45 and land at Fiumicino at 06:15, every day except Tuesday and Sunday.

The route strengthens flights between Italy and Saudi Arabia, with particular attention to business traffic. Passengers arriving from Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (RUH) will also be able to continue their flight via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to numerous Italian, European and intercontinental destinations.

Flights can already be purchased on the ITA Airways website, through customer service, in travel agencies and at airport ticket offices.

Edited by the Editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source and visual photo: Ita Airways Press Office

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