Alaska Airlines operated its inaugural nonstop flight from Seattle to Rome on April 28, marking the carrier’s first transatlantic service and entry into the European market.
The seasonal daily flights connect Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) through October 23. Eastbound flights depart Seattle at 5:30 p.m. and arrive in Rome at 1:15 p.m. the next day, while westbound flights leave Rome at 3:25 p.m. and land in Seattle at 5:45 p.m. The service uses Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft equipped with 34 business class suites featuring lie-flat seats.
This route provides the only daily nonstop connection between the two cities. It also introduces daily nonstop cargo service from Seattle to Rome, expanding Alaska’s cargo network to 109 destinations. The launch follows the carrier’s integration with Hawaiian Airlines and builds on existing long-haul routes from Seattle to Asia, with plans for additional intercontinental services including London and Reykjavik in 2026.