Is there a direct flight to Tokyo?
'Diretto' is di-RET-to — stress on second syllable, double 't'.
When booking or inquiring about flights to long-haul destinations.
'Diretto' (direct) means the flight goes to the destination without stopping at another airport. This is different from 'non-stop' which means no stops at all — in Italian 'diretto' can technically include a brief stop where you do not change planes. 'Non-stop' is increasingly used in Italian too.
Devo fare scalo o è un volo diretto?
Do I have to stop over or is it a direct flight?
Clarify this important distinction before booking
Qual è la compagnia che vola direttamente a Buenos Aires?
Which airline flies directly to Buenos Aires?
Long-haul routes from Italy are limited
Quanto dura il volo diretto per New York?
How long does the direct flight to New York take?
About 9-10 hours from Rome or Milan
Rome Fiumicino is Italy's main international hub with direct connections to over 100 countries. Milan Malpensa handles more budget and European traffic. For intercontinental travel, Rome generally offers more direct options. Italy's national carrier ITA Airways (ex-Alitalia) serves major long-haul routes.