Frankfurt am Main to Riyadh (FRA–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FRA–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 2,668 miles in approximately 5h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 343 | 5h22 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SV Saudia | 3 | 320 | 6h26 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 8:00 PM in Riyadh.
German passport holders can get a tourist eVisa through the Visit Saudi portal (visa.visitsaudi.com). The eVisa costs SAR 480 (around EUR 120) including insurance and is valid for 1 year with multiple entries. Each stay can be up to 90 days, with a total of 180 days per year. Processing takes minutes for most applicants.
You can also get a visa on arrival at Saudi airports, same cost and terms as the eVisa. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity. There is no dress code requirement at the airport, but modest clothing is expected in public. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country. During Hajj season, tourist visas do not grant access to Mecca or Medina without a separate Hajj/Umrah permit.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to RUH
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Saudia. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FRA to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to RUH ranges from 5 hours 22 minutes to 6 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,668 miles (4,293 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.