Delta will begin nonstop service from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2026. The flight will operate three times weekly on Delta’s Airbus A350-900, featuring four product options on board: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort and Delta Main.

Ed Bastian, CEO, said, “Launching service to Riyadh marks a key step in Delta’s global growth as we start our second century of flight.”  The new flights, he said, “will connect customers to this dynamic, fast-growing region while delivering the care, comfort and reliability they expect.”

For Delta, according to an announcement, launching service to Riyadh is a strategic step forward, one that strengthens ties between the US and a region gaining influence in global markets. This new route, said the announcement, “isn’t just about expanding reach; it’s about enabling meaningful connections.”

The launch of Riyadh, said the announcement, is the latest in Delta’s move toward global reach, including service to Marrakech (starting Oct. 25, 2025); Melbourne (starting Dec. 3, 2025); Sardinia (starting May 20, 2026); Porto (starting May 21, 2026); Hong Kong (starting June 6, 2026); and Malta (starting June 7, 2026).