Cathay Pacific to resume HK-Rome flights in June

Cathay Pacific announced the expansion of its global network this year via the relaunch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome beginning 5th June. 

Operated as a thrice-weekly summer seasonal service, the Hong Kong-Rome route will be Cathay Pacific’s second direct connection between its home hub and Italy. 

The airline currently operates five return flights per week to Milan, increasing to daily this summer.

Cathay Pacific’s Rome service will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A350-900 aircraft, providing customers with fully flat beds in Business, spacious seats in Premium Economy and comfort in Economy cabins.

A timely expansion 

Cathay Pacific’s return to the city is especially timely, providing travellers from Asia with a convenient connection to the Italian capital as the Catholic Church celebrates the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.

Taking place once every 25 years, the Jubilee Year will see a host of events and celebrations take place in Vatican City and Rome throughout the year.

Visitors to Rome can look forward to exploring one of Europe’s most impressive historical and cultural centres with the city boasting countless monuments, landmarks, museums and churches.  

According to Cathay Group chief customer and commercial officer Lavinia Lau said: “Cathay Pacific’s history in Italy stretches back close to 40 years when we first launched direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome in 1986. We know our customers have been eagerly anticipating the return of this route, and we are delighted to be returning to Italy’s marvellous capital this summer. Whether they are travelling for business, leisure or the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, we look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights to experience our world-class service.”