# ITA Airways lands in Santo Domingo with a weekly flight

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Published: 2026-09-18T17:31:12.156Z
Modified: 2026-09-18T17:31:12.156Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Airlines
Summary: The Italian carrier will open a route to Santo Domingo with one weekly frequency. For the country it means more European connectivity and a direct door to the Italian market.

## Article

ITA Airways will operate in the Dominican Republic for the first time. The Italian carrier will connect **Santo Domingo with a weekly frequency**, as announced by the [MITUR](https://noticias.mitur.gob.do/noticias/ita-airways-comenzara-a-operar-por-primera-vez-en-rd-con-vuelo-semanal-a-santo-domingo/). It is a new European operator entering the Dominican market and a route that opens the country to Italian travellers.

Italy is a heavyweight source market in the Caribbean, and until now flying to Santo Domingo from Rome or Milan meant layovers. A direct weekly flight changes the equation for long-haul tourists and for Dominicans travelling to Europe. Las Américas airport adds another international flag to its showcase.

The read is clear: every new route means tax revenue, movement in the capital's hotels and positive pressure on the country's connectivity. It is worth watching whether the weekly frequency grows in high season and whether ITA later looks at Punta Cana. For now, the announcement leaves Santo Domingo better connected.

## Sources

- MITUR: https://noticias.mitur.gob.do/noticias/ita-airways-comenzara-a-operar-por-primera-vez-en-rd-con-vuelo-semanal-a-santo-domingo/

## Citation

ITA Airways lands in Santo Domingo with a weekly flight. Turismo News. 2026-09-18. https://turismo.news/en/digest/ita-airways-santo-domingo-flight