Delta Air Lines to Launch Nonstop Flights from Atlanta to Riyadh
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch its first-ever nonstop flights from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with services scheduled to begin in fall 2026.
The airline will operate its Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the new route, which follows a partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national airline.
According to Delta's CEO, Ed Bastian, flights are slated to begin in the fall of 2026.
The partnership between Delta and Riyadh Air was formed in July 2024, with the goal of creating a synergistic relationship between the two carriers once Riyadh Air commences commercial operations.
- Route: Atlanta-Riyadh
- Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
- Launch date: Fall 2026
Author's summary: Delta Air Lines plans nonstop Atlanta-Riyadh flights.