Delta Air Lines will introduce nonstop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh beginning October 23, 2026. This service represents the carrier's initial direct route to Saudi Arabia and the first direct route between the United States and the Saudi capital operated by a US airline.
The scheduled flights between Atlanta and Riyadh will initially run on a daily basis from October 23 through October 30, 2026, before transitioning to a three-times-weekly schedule. Delta plans to operate the service using Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring multiple seating classes and offering Halal meal choices.
Peter Carter, President of Delta Air Lines, noted that the new route aligns with the airline's strategy to connect passengers with rapidly expanding international destinations.
