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Delta to Launch First U.S. Nonstop to Riyadh From Atlanta in October 2026

The move underscores Delta’s pivot toward a Riyadh Air partnership aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

A Delta A350-900. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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A Delta A350-900 will operate the new route between Atlanta and Saudi Arabia.

Overview

  • Delta will operate three weekly flights on Airbus A350-900s featuring Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort+, and Main Cabin.
  • The service makes Delta the first U.S. airline to offer a nonstop link to the Saudi capital.
  • At over 7,000 miles, the route will be among Delta’s longest and will enable one-stop connections from Riyadh to more than 150 U.S. cities.
  • The route advances Delta’s strategic cooperation with Riyadh Air, with plans for deeper coordination including a potential joint venture and a planned codeshare on the new flight.
  • CEO Ed Bastian said the route will likely start slow as some Americans remain hesitant to visit Saudi Arabia, while Saudi officials hailed the flights as a boost to tourism and commerce.