Qantas increases Perth-Rome flights for 2026 due to high passenger demand
Qantas has revealed plans to enhance its Rome services in 2026, extending its seasonal flights and adding an extra weekly flight that will nearly double the capacity on this route.
In a statement published on September 2, 2025, the airline said it will prolong its seasonal Perth-Rome service by eight weeks, running from May 3 to October 23, 2026, and will boost the frequency from three to four flights per week during the peak season, running from June 27 to September 26, 2026.
The government of Western Australia (WA) stated that this increase in flights will provide a total of 44 additional services and nearly 10,000 more inbound seats to WA compared to the 2025 season.
“The success of the Perth to Rome flights has rewarded Qantas’ confidence in the service, and we are thankful for the continued relationships and the additional seats over the 2026 northern summer,” said Premier and Economic Diversification Minister Roger Cook, regarding the announcement.
According to Qantas, this extended season will provide more options and greater choice for passengers traveling to Rome and onward to destinations throughout Italy and Europe.
Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace stated that the nonstop flight to Rome is “incredibly popular” among passengers, noting that more than half of the passengers on these flights come from eastern Australia.
“Almost doubling our capacity means even more Australians can experience our non-stop European routes, which have some of the highest customer satisfaction scores on our international network,” Wallace added.
The move further strengthens Western Australia’s position as the only state directly connecting Australia to Europe, with Qantas flights from Perth to Rome, Paris, and London.
Qantas first launched its nonstop service from Perth to Rome in 2022, marking the first direct connection between Australia and mainland Europe by any airline. Since that time, the carrier has transported more than 70,000 travelers on the route. The post Qantas increases Perth-Rome flights for 2026 due to high passenger demand appeared first on AeroTime.
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