US EditionDelta Announces New Flight Between Atlanta and Saudi Arabia
Delta will be the first U.S. airline to offer nonstop flights to Saudi Arabia, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and strengthening ties after the Gaza peace deal.
- On October 27, 2025, Delta Air Lines announced it will begin nonstop flights from Atlanta, Georgia, to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026, linking Atlanta with King Khalid International Airport .
- As Saudi Arabia pursues Vision 2030, the launch follows the White House-brokered Gaza peace deal as Saudi Arabia emerges as a diplomatic and economic bridge.
- Flights will run three times weekly on a Delta A350-900, covering over 7,000 miles in 13 to 15 hours, with four onboard experiences including Delta One.
- Business travel stands to benefit as direct connectivity boosts Riyadh's financial district, but Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, warned the route will "start slow".
- Longer term, Saudi megaprojects backed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and the Public Investment Fund aim to expand airport capacity to 120 million by 2030 and 185 million by 2050, supporting projects that could add $20 billion and create over 200,000 jobs.
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Delta Air Lines will become the first U.S. carrier to offer nonstop flights to Saudi Arabia. The flights, beginning in October 2026, will run from Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH). Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastain said the service “marks a key step in Delta’s global growth as we start our second century of flight.” The route is more than 7,000 miles. “Our new flights will connect customers to this dynamic, fast-growing region while deli…
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Delta to Launch First US Nonstop Service to Saudi Arabia
Delta Air Lines is set to become the first U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service to Saudi Arabia, announcing it will launch flights between Atlanta, Georgia, and Riyadh starting in 2026—a move symbolizing deepening ties between Washington and the Arab world after the Trump-brokered peace deal that ended the Gaza war. The announcement, made in an Oct. 27 release, comes as Saudi Arabia is emerging as a diplomatic and economic bridge in the Middle …
Delta Pushes Into Middle East With First Direct Saudi Flights
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