ITA Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights between Rome and Caracas from 30 March 2027, strengthening air connections between Italy and Venezuela despite ongoing travel warnings issued by the UK and US governments over security concerns in the South American country.
According to an official press release published on 13 October, the new service will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, using an Airbus A330-900 aircraft. The route will connect Rome Fiumicino Airport with Venezuela’s capital, offering passengers direct access between the two countries.
The announcement follows cooperation between ITA Airways, aviation authorities and diplomatic representatives, including the Venezuelan Embassy in Italy. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by ITA Airways CEO Joerg Eberhart and Venezuela’s Ambassador to Italy, María Elena Uzzo Giannattasio.
¡Caracas y Roma volverán a estar conectadas! 🇻🇪🇮🇹✈️ Celebramos la suscripción de un Memorando de Entendimiento con ITA Airways para restablecer los vuelos directos entre ambas capitales a partir del 30 de marzo de 2027. https://t.co/3jauTJH2um
— Delcy Rodríguez (@delcyrodriguezv) October 13, 2026
“Rome and Caracas are once again connected by a direct flight: a service that goes beyond its commercial dimension, bringing people, families and businesses closer together and renewing the historic bond between Italy and Venezuela,” Eberhart said.
Venezuelan ambassador María Elena Uzzo Giannattasio highlighted that the new air service “will serve as a bridge connecting our communities and supporting tourism, trade and cultural exchanges.”
According to the airline, the new connection is expected to benefit Italian companies active in Venezuela, boost tourism and commercial exchanges, and improve travel links for the country’s sizeable Italian community and people of Italian descent. Passengers will also be able to connect through Rome Fiumicino to other destinations across ITA Airways’ domestic and international network.
Travel warnings remain in place
However, the announcement comes as foreign governments continue to warn travellers about security risks in Venezuela.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to certain parts of Venezuela and all but essential travel to others. Although the UK government acknowledges that security conditions have improved in recent years, it warns that political, economic and operational conditions remain uncertain and can change rapidly.
British authorities also highlight risks including armed robbery, carjacking and violent demonstrations. Travellers arriving at Caracas’ Maiquetía International Airport are advised to exercise particular caution because of reported criminal activity around the airport and on routes into the city.
#Venezuela: FCDO now advises against all travel to Amazonas state and to within 40km of the Colombia border. FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to remaining areas of Venezuela. Updated information about political and economic situation: https://t.co/IZxADP2Qja https://t.co/F6HKxrBaQ5
— FCDO Travel Advice (@FCDOtravelGovUK) October 14, 2026
Meanwhile, the US Department of State maintains a Level 3 advisory for Venezuela, urging Americans to reconsider travel because of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, inadequate healthcare infrastructure and natural disaster risks.
The advisory, issued on 27 June 2026, also designates several regions as Level 4, meaning travellers should not visit them under any circumstances. The US Embassy in Caracas resumed operations in March 2026, although consular services remain limited.
The planned service therefore highlights the contrast between efforts to strengthen international air connectivity and the continuing security concerns surrounding travel to Venezuela.
ITA Airways has presented the route as an opportunity to reinforce diplomatic, economic and cultural ties, with the first flights scheduled for the end of March 2027.
