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

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XY flyn
32N
2:45 PM
CEST T1
8:00 PM
+03
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XY flyn
32N
8:30 AM
+03 T1
1:10 PM
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5h 40m
41%
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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
ATH Spata-Artemida 7h 14m A3BTGQ → A3SV Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riyadh flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 7h 15m PCVF → PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 7h 25m 3UFIGF → F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
KRK Balice 7h 30m AZENEY → XY Balice (KRK) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 7h 55m AZETEY → ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h 11m SV → AFAIAZ Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h 13m 4YAIAZ → LHSV Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 8h 15m GFXY → AZGFKL Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 8h 25m LHMSSM → AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 8h 55m 6EA3AM → SV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Munich to Riyadh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,485 mi 4h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

MUC–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flynas leads the route. The flight covers 2,485 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MUC Routes RUH Routes MUC Live Flights RUH Live Flights
All flights from Riyadh (RUH) Riyadh to Munich flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MUC–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XY flynas 3 32N 4h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – XY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XY (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MUC to RUH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
ATH ~7h 14m SAW ~7h 15m IST ~7h 25m KRK ~7h 30m FCO ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,725
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Munich

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric MUC→RUH SZG→RUH
Distance from MUC – 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3
Flight time 4h 15m 5h 50m
Salzburg (SZG) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of MUC with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
Distance & Flight Time
2,485 mi / 3,999 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m 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 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.

Facts

MUC–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Munich to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,485 mi / 3,999 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MUC
Full nameMunich Airport
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 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 MUC to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Munich Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,485 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MUC to RUH: flynas.
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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Nearby alternatives include SZG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MUC to RUH

Munich Airport (MUC) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from flynas. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MUC to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MUC to RUH is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,485 miles (3,999 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salzburg (SZG).