Lufthansa Resumes Direct Flights from Munich to Riyadh

Flights from Munich to Riyadh with Lufthansa

Starting on October 26, 2025, Lufthansa will resume direct flights from Munich to Riyadh, providing fast and comfortable access to one of the Middle East’s most important capitals. Flights will operate three times a week on the state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900, featuring 293 seats across three travel classes.

Departures from Munich are at 9:45 p.m., arriving in Riyadh at 4:50 a.m. local time. Return flights depart at 6:25 a.m., landing in Munich at 10:25 a.m. – perfectly timed for onward connections through Lufthansa’s hub.

Greater choice of connections in the region

In cooperation with ITA Airways and Eurowings, the Lufthansa Group now offers 32 weekly flights to Saudi Arabia, serving Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah. Across the Middle East, the Lufthansa Group operates over 120 weekly connections, ensuring flexible and reliable travel for both business and leisure passengers. In 2025, Lufthansa also celebrates 65 years of connecting Europe and Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh – a city of growth, heritage, and opportunity

Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, home to nearly eight million people, is known for its rapidly growing economy, rich cultural heritage, and innovative urban development. Centrally located and surrounded by desert, the city has served as the nation’s capital since 1932. Riyadh attracts students, tourists, and business travelers alike with its universities, museums, historic landmarks, and its traditional role as a stopover on pilgrimage routes to Mecca and Medina. Today, the city stands as a symbol of the region’s blend of tradition and modernity.