ITA Airways prepares for its arrival in Rio

ITA Airways launches the marketing of its new flight linking Rome Fiumicino to Galeão airport in Rio de Janeiro. Operations start in October.
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ITA Airways will soon be linking Rome and Rio by Airbus A330 (Photo Alfredo Falcone / LaPresse)

ITA Airways continues its intercontinental development. After setting out at the end of the year to conquer New DelhiWith new openings on the horizon in the United States, Washington and San Francisco, the Italian carrier has its sights set on Latin America. Already present in Buenos Aires and Sao PauloITA Airways will connect Rome Fiumicino à Rio de Janeiro from 29th October next.

Galeão airport will even benefit from a daily serviceinsured in Airbus A330. Departure from Fiumicino is scheduled for 9.50pm, with arrival at 6.05am. Take-off from the Carioca hub is scheduled for 3.45pm, with arrival at Rome Fiumicino at 6.45am.

" The arrival of ITA Airways at Rio Galeão is excellent news for Brazilian tourism "says Alexandre Monteiro, Chairman of RIOgaleão. " Italy's return to our network will contribute to the growth of the sector, an important asset for Rio de Janeiro's economy. We remain committed to extending the connection between Rio and the world's major destinations, such as Rome, a dynamic capital rich in culture and history. "says Alexandre Monteiro.