Delta Pushes Into Middle East With First Direct Saudi Flights

Delta Pushes Into Middle East With First Direct Saudi Flights

Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to start direct flights from Atlanta to Riyadh as the carrier looks to secure a foothold in the Middle East and capitalize on deepening ties between the US and Saudi Arabia following President Donald Trump’s visit earlier this year.

Delta Becomes First U.S. Airline To Announce Flights to Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is pushing hard to become the next biggest tourist destination, and Delta is the first U.S. airline to vie for a piece of the pie. Next winter, the Atlanta-headquartered carrier will launch nonstop flights between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH) — the Saudi Arabian capital. “Our new flights will connect customers to this dynamic, fast-growing region while delivering the care, comfort, and reli…

Delta to begin first nonstop flight to Riyadh, Saudia Arabia

Beginning winter 2026, Delta will connect Atlanta to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the airline continues its global growth