• Delta Air Lines will begin three-times-weekly nonstop service from Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH), starting in October 2026.
• The route will be operated by the Airbus A350-900, offering four distinct product experiences, including the luxurious Delta One suites.
• The new flight strengthens US-Saudi Arabia economic ties and supports Riyadh’s growth as a global hub under the country’s Vision 2030.
• The new route provides Saudi travelers with one-stop access to over 150 cities in the US, enhancing cultural and business exchange

Delta Air Lines is enthusiastically expanding its global network with the inauguration of a new nonstop service from its Atlanta (ATL) hub to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH), starting in October 2026. This exciting new route strengthens the growing flow of commerce and investment, successfully supporting long-term economic collaboration between the US and this dynamic Middle Eastern region.

The flight will operate three times weekly aboard Delta’s modern Airbus A350-900, which features four exceptional product experiences: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort, and Main Cabin. Travelers can look forward to the height of comfort, including Delta One’s lie-flat seats and Missoni-designed amenities, Delta Premium Select’s spacious seating, and fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi for SkyMiles Members across all cabins.

This strategic move places Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, firmly on Delta’s global map, leveraging its growing appeal as a global hub for business, tourism, and innovation under the country’s Vision 2030 framework. The new service, one of Delta’s longest routes, not only connects US customers to Riyadh but also provides Saudi travelers with easy one-stop access to over 150 cities across the United States. This expansion beautifully reflects Delta’s bold vision to create meaningful opportunities and cultural exchange in every corner of the world.