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The first flight between Tripoli and Rome Fiumicino was launched on 12 Jan 2025
ITA Airways launched its first nonstop flight between Tripoli Mitiga and Rome Fiumicino. To mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Terminal 3 of Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino, attended by Pietro Caldaroni, Chief Communication & Institutional Relations Officer of ITA Airways; Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma; Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer of Aeroporti di Roma; Pietro Sferra Carini, Deputy Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister; Pierluigi Di Palma, Chairman of ENAC; Fabio Nicolai, Acting Director General of ENAC; Muhanad Saeid Younus, Ambassador of Libya to Italy; Nicola Orlando, European Union Ambassador to Libya; Raffaello Biselli, Councilor for Commerce and Markets, Productive Activities, and Suap of Fiumicino and Nicola Colicchi, President of the Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce.
ITA Airways’ flight schedule between Italy and Libya includes two weekly frequencies, on Thursdays and Sundays, at the following times:
- Departure from Tripoli Mitiga at 1:05 p.m. (local time) and arrival in Rome Fiumicino at 2:10 p.m. (local time).
- Departure from Rome Fiumicino at 9:15 a.m. (local time) and arrival in Tripoli Mitiga at 12:10 p.m. (local time).
“We are proud to inaugurate today our first direct commercial flight between Tripoli and Rome Fiumicino, strengthening commercial and cultural ties between Libya and Italy in support of the bilateral relations between the two Countries,” said Andrea Benassi, General Manager, ITA Airways. “This new flight is yet another demonstration of the Company’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality connectivity for Italy while proudly supporting the progress, growth and development of the Nation and the business communities operating in Libya. The opening of this direct connection between Tripoli Mitiga and Rome Fiumicino is a virtuous example of public-private collaboration. For this, as the Italian reference carrier, we wish to extend our gratitude to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the respective Ministries of Transport, ENAC, and the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority.”
“We are very pleased to welcome this further important development of ITA Airways network,” said Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer, Aeroporti di Roma. “The new route to Tripoli will represent a strategic bridge between our Country and Libya, strengthening the positioning of our hub to support the connectivity of Africa, a continent that in 2024 reached a record level exceeding the threshold of two million passengers to/from Rome, up 38% compared to the previous year”.
“Starting today, Italy and Libya are finally reconnected with direct flights operated by ITA Airways,” said Fabio Nicolai, Acting Director General, ENAC. “These flights open up new economic and commercial opportunities. Now more than ever, air transport represents a strategic link between peoples and cultures, renewing the ancient bonds of friendship that unite our two Countries. This marks the result of a collaborative effort that involved ENAC, its President Pierluigi Di Palma, and the technical teams at the forefront, showcasing air transport’s ability to break down barriers and foster relationships and connections between peoples. By continuing to promote safety, technological innovation, and service quality, today we take another step forward, ready to embrace new challenges and open new paths in the air transport of tomorrow.”
“I am pleased to participate in this historic occasion that marks the launch of ITA Airways’ direct connections to Libya”, said Muhanad Saeid Younus, Ambassador of Libya to Italy. “This connection represents a significant step in strengthening the cooperation between our Countries, the result of joint efforts by the Libyan and Italian governments. It is a new beginning that reinforces the ties between our peoples and opens new opportunities for economic, commercial, and cultural cooperation. We hope this will be just the first of many bilateral successes for the benefit of both Nations”.
With Tripoli added to its network, ITA Airways offers 55 destinations during the winter season.
All ITA Airways flights can be purchased on the their website, via ITA Airways Customer Information Assistance Office, travel agencies and airport ticket offices.
