Frankfurt am Main to Riyadh (FRA–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV930
SV Saudia
747
3:20 PM
CEST
10:20 PM
+03
6h
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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SV180
SV Saudia
320
4:15 PM
CEST T3
11:35 PM
+03
6h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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SV925
SV Saudia
747
8:10 AM
+03
1:30 PM
CEST
6h 20m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SV179
SV Saudia
320
9:10 AM
+03 T2
2:45 PM
CEST
6h 35m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 6h 33m X3 → SVXY Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Riyadh flights
BEY Beirut 7h 10m ME → MESV Beirut (BEY) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 7h 35m ACLHMS → E5F3KL Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 7h 45m FILHNH → F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
AMM Amman 7h 50m RJ → ETRJSV Amman (AMM) to Riyadh flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 7h 55m A3BTGQ → A3SV Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h SV → AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 8h 5m AZDEET → ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 8h 20m GFXY → AZGFSV Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 8h 25m 6EA3AI → KLSV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Frankfurt am Main to Riyadh
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,668 mi 6h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

FRA–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 2,668 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Riyadh (RUH) Riyadh to Frankfurt am Main flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 7 – – – – –
SV Saudia 4 320, 747 6h-6h20 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SV
747 Boeing 747 – SV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (7 flights/wk, 64%)
SkyTeam: SV (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SSH ~6h 33m BEY ~7h 10m CAI ~7h 35m IST ~7h 45m AMM ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,251
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CEST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,668 mi / 4,293 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to FRA

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.

Facts

FRA–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,668 mi / 4,293 km
Flight time6h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FRA
Full nameFrankfurt Main Airport
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 6h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,668 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FRA to RUH: Lufthansa and Saudia.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sharm El Sheikh, Beirut Rafic Hariri and Cairo.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from RUH to FRA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FRA to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to RUH is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,668 miles (4,293 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sharm El Sheikh, Beirut Rafic Hariri and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.