Alaska Airlines Debuts First Seattle–Rome Nonstop Service

Alaska Airlines connects Seattle and Rome nonstop

Alaska Airlines has launched its first‑ever nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome, marking a historic milestone in the carrier’s evolution from West Coast specialist to global airline. The new seasonal daily service operates from 28 April to 23 October, providing the only daily nonstop link between Seattle‑Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

Travellers can explore schedules, fares and connection options on the official route page: Alaska Airlines – Seattle to Rome.

Flight times designed for easy exploring

The Seattle–Rome schedule is tailored to maximise time on the ground at both ends of the route.

• SEA → FCO:
  • Departs Seattle at 5:30 p.m.
  • Arrives in Rome at 1:15 p.m. (+1 day)
  • Ideal for checking in, freshening up and enjoying a full first afternoon and evening in the Eternal City
• FCO → SEA:
  • Departs Rome at 3:25 p.m.
  • Arrives in Seattle at 5:45 p.m. the same day
  • Timed to connect Italian travellers into the Pacific Northwest’s food, wine and outdoor scene with a convenient evening arrival

Flights are operated by Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, offering long‑haul comfort, generous cabin space and modern inflight amenities.

New international Business Class Suites debut on the route

Just in time for the Rome launch, Alaska is rolling out its all‑new International Business Class Suites, a flagship product designed for its growing network across Europe and Asia. On the Seattle–Rome route, premium guests can expect:

• Fully lie‑flat suite seating with direct aisle access
• Enhanced soft‑product, including elevated dining and bedding
• Next‑generation connectivity, with Starlink Wi‑Fi planned fleetwide on 787s

The new Suites underline Alaska’s commitment to raising its onboard experience to match its long‑haul ambitions, positioning the airline as a serious contender for transatlantic business and premium leisure travellers.

For full product details and booking, see alaskaair.com.

Strengthening Seattle’s role as a global gateway

The Rome service is a cornerstone in Alaska’s broader global growth strategy, which also includes new long‑haul links from Seattle to London and Tokyo. CEO Ben Minicucci describes the route as a “significant step” that expands how the airline connects guests to the world and “strengthens Seattle’s role as a global gateway,” made possible by employees who deliver “safety, care and performance with every flight.”

The route also creates one of the best one‑stop connections between Hawai‘i and Europe, enabling travellers from the Hawaiian Islands to reach Rome – and onward European destinations – via a single connection in Seattle. It simultaneously opens a new European entry point into Hawai‘i, broadening tourism and cultural links in both directions.

Port of Seattle Commission President Ryan Calkins notes that the route unlocks one of SEA’s largest previously unserved markets and deepens ties between Italy and the Pacific Northwest, particularly around shared strengths in cuisine, culture and natural beauty.

Rome Fiumicino and Alaska’s growing cargo network

For Rome Fiumicino, Alaska’s arrival represents the airline’s first European destination and the first scheduled nonstop link between Rome and Seattle. Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer at Aeroporti di Roma, says the route strengthens FCO’s role as a leading gateway between Europe and North America, especially to the U.S. Pacific region, and supports Italy’s economic competitiveness by growing high‑value intercontinental connectivity.

The new route is also important for Alaska’s global cargo business. From 28 April, the airline becomes the first U.S. passenger carrier to offer daily nonstop cargo service between Seattle and Rome, extending its cargo network to 109 destinations worldwide and deepening trade ties between Italy and the Pacific Northwest.

What this means for travellers

For West Coast guests, Alaska’s Seattle–Rome nonstop adds a new, convenient option to reach Italy and continental Europe while earning and redeeming Mileage Plan miles. For Italian and broader European travellers, it unlocks nonstop access to Seattle and easy onward connections to Hawai‘i, Alaska, California and the U.S. West Coast, all on a single ticket.

With a thoughtfully timed schedule, upgraded long‑haul cabins and strong connectivity on both sides of the Atlantic, Alaska’s first European route is poised to become a flagship link between the Emerald City and the Eternal City.

To check dates, prices or redeem miles, visit Alaska Airlines – Seattle to Rome.