26 October 2026

Rome Fiumicino awarded at the Routes World Awards 2026

A recognition for the development of the network: over 240 destinations in 80 countries and in the first nine months of 2026 it adds over 40 new routes, more than 15 new destinations and four airlines

Aeroporti di Roma has won the Routes World Awards 2026, an international recognition dedicated to airports that stand out for their network development and air connectivity strategies.

Da sinistra verso destra: Davide Lo Franco, Route Manager Long Haul; Adrian Duru, Route Manager Short-Medium Haul; Angelica Orsini, Head of Aviation & Airline Marketing; Federico Scriboni, Director Aviation Business Development; Tiziana Ricceri, Aviation & Airline Marketing Senior Analyst; Claudio Faustini, Head of Route Development; Ilaria Lamanna, Aviation & Airline Marketing Analyst; Marco Gobbi, Head of Cargo Development & Airline Experience. Foto: Ufficio Stampa ADR — From left to right: **Davide Lo Franco**, Route Manager Long Haul; **Adrian Duru**, Route Manager Short-Medium Haul; **Angelica Orsini**, Head of Aviation & Airline Marketing; **Federico Scriboni**, Director Aviation Business Development; **Tiziana Ricceri**, Aviation & Airline Marketing Senior Analyst; **Claudio Faustini**, Head of Route Development; **Ilaria Lamanna**, Aviation & Airline Marketing Analyst; **Marco Gobbi**, Head of Cargo Development & Airline Experience. Photo: ADR Press Office

The award given to Rome Fiumicino highlights in particular the expansion of international traffic, the ability to attract new carriers and the continuous expansion of the destinations served by Leonardo da Vinci.

Today, the airport directly connects over 240 destinations in 80 countries, operated by more than 100 airlines, and is among the ten best-connected airports in the world.

In the first nine months of 2026, Fiumicino added over 40 new routes, more than 15 new destinations and four new carriers, strengthening its presence on intercontinental markets.

Among the most significant news are the arrival of Alaska Airlines on the Seattle-Rome route, the first direct connection between Italy and Seattle and subsequently also operated by Delta Air Lines, the new ITA Airways flight to Houston, the Air India route to Delhi and Air Arabia's connections with Sharjah.

The growth of the network is also reflected in traffic figures. In the first nine months of 2026, connections to North America increased by 44% compared to the same period in 2019, while traffic to the Far East grew by 15% year-on-year. The cargo sector also increased, with growth of more than 7%.

New routes also in Winter 2026-2027

The expansion continues with the winter season that has just begun. New destinations include Santo Domingo with ITA Airways and Belfast with easyJet, while the network is also enriched with new connections such as Berlin operated by Eurowings and Larnaca with Cyprus Airways.

For passengers, the expansion of the offer means a greater choice of direct flights and more possibilities to reach international markets without stops, both for tourism and for business reasons. The strategy of Rome Fiumicino (FCO) aims not only to increase the number of routes, but also to strengthen the quality of connectivity to destinations with strong tourist, cultural and business potential, consolidating the role of the Roman airport in intercontinental and intra-European flows.

Edited by the Editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source: ADR Press Office

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