Delta will launch its first route to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next October.
Delta will launch its first route to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next October.
Starting October 2026, the Atlanta, Georgia, USA-based carrier will operate direct flights between Atlanta and Riyadh using Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring Delta One lie-flat and Delta Premium Select. Delta did not disclose the exact start date and flight schedule.
Covering a distance of over ~11,265 kilometers (~7,000 miles), the new Atlanta-Riyadh route will be among Delta's longest. Riyadh is also serves as a hub for Delta's Saudi Arabia-based SkyTeam partner airline Saudia. Delta also has a strategic partnership with startup carrier Riyadh Air.
“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, Delta Air Lines. “Our new flights will connect customers to this dynamic, fast-growing region while delivering the care, comfort and reliability they expect. It reflects our bold vision to create meaningful opportunities and experiences in every corner of the world in the years ahead.”
Riyadh will be Delta's second destination in the Middle East, where it currently operates flights to Tel Aviv.
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