Qantas resumes seasonal flights between Perth and Rome

Australian airline Qantas resumed its seasonal direct flights between Perth and Rome on Sunday, marking the return of the popular route for the second consecutive year, just in time for the European summer.

The flights will operate three days a week until October 3, 2023, offering more than 22,000 seats over a four-month period. This route remains the only direct flight between Australia and mainland Europe offered by any airline.

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The airline has also confirmed it will operate the service for a third year, with flights for 2024 going on sale in early July.

Qantas International CEO Cameron Wallace said the airline was delighted to fly Australians directly to Rome for another summer in Europe.3

“Our Perth-Rome route was one of the most popular on our international network last year and bookings indicate it will be again,” Wallace commented.

Qantas customers can connect from Rome to 16 destinations in Europe, including Geneva, Nice and Madrid, and 14 destinations in Italy. A “circle fare” also allows travelers to fly to Rome and return to Australia from London on the same ticket.