Delta to begin first nonstop flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Source: Delta Air Lines Beginning winter 2026, Delta will connect Atlanta to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the airline continues its global growth. Delta is adding an important new destination on its global map, and this time, it’s to the heart of the Middle East. Beginning October 2026, Delta will inaugurate nonstop service between the airline’s hub in Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH), strengthening the growing flow of commerce and investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and supporting long-term economic collaboration across the region. “Launching service to Riyadh marks a key step in Delta’s global growth as we start our second century of flight,” said Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines. “Our new [...]