Munich to Riyadh (MUC–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
AMM Amman 7h 15m RJ ETRJSV Amman (AMM) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 7h 25m FIGFLH F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 7h 50m PCVF PCVFXY Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 7h 55m AZETEY ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 8h 15m GFXY AZGFSV Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h 15m SV AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h 25m ACAIAZ SV Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 8h 34m LHMSSM E5F3KL Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 8h 38m IBJLMH BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 8h 40m 6EA3AM KLSV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
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Munich to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MUC and RUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,964
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Munich.
MUC: CEST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
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.

Getting to MUC

S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.

MUC–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Munich to Riyadh route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MUC
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MUC to RUH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Queen Alia, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Munich.
Yes, return flights from RUH to MUC 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.