Frankfurt (FRA) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $110.88. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riyadh (RUH): Lufthansa and Saudia. The two airports are 2,668 miles (4,293 km) apart. Lufthansa is in Star Alliance and Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Istanbul, Istanbul and Munich and more.
How many miles FRA to RUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 15,500 | $110.88–481.88 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Lufthansa | 22,000 | $140.88–1,131.88 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Lufthansa | 24,000 | $105.88–126.88 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 25,000 | $120.88–341.88 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $108.88–129.88 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $140.88–1,131.88 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Lufthansa | 33,000 | $90.88–1,201.88 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 34,000 | $80.88–391.88 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Lufthansa | 35,000 | $140.88–1,131.88 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Lufthansa | 35,500 | $140.88–1,131.88 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 36,000 | $131.28–248.28 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Lufthansa | 40,000 | $135.68–1,046.68 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from FRA to RUH
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book FRA to RUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Lufthansa
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Lufthansa
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Lufthansa
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Lufthansa
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Lufthansa
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Lufthansa
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Lufthansa
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Lufthansa
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Lufthansa
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Lufthansa
- United MileagePlusBooks Lufthansa
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
FRA to RUH with one stop
39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
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- Via Istanbul (SAW)Pegasus and AJet the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa, Condor and 2 more, then Flynas
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- Via Salzburg (SZG)Lufthansa, then Flynas
- Via Vienna (VIE)Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and 1 more, then Saudia
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way
- Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress, Pegasus and 3 more, then Flynas
XC+2 - Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
- Via Bodrum (BJV)SunExpress, then Flynas and Saudia
- Via Prague (PRG)Lufthansa, Condor and 2 more, then Flynas+1
- Via Tirana (TIA)Lufthansa, then Flynas
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole way
GQ - Via Krakow (KRK)Lufthansa, then Flynas
- Via Zurich (ZRH)Lufthansa, SWISS and 2 more, then Saudia
+1 - Via Trabzon (TZX)SunExpress, then Flynas
FRA to RUH: common questions
How many miles does FRA to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $110.88. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (22,000), Avianca LifeMiles (24,000) and Delta SkyMiles (25,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from FRA to RUH?
Lufthansa (Star Alliance) and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Frankfurt from Riyadh by plane?
Frankfurt (FRA) and Riyadh (RUH) are 2,668 miles (4,293 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book FRA to RUH award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Frankfurt and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Istanbul (IST), Istanbul (SAW), Munich (MUC), Salzburg (SZG) and Vienna (VIE). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkish Airlines through Istanbul.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.