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Riyadh.R 2,739 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Hahn on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,739, select.
Riyadh.R 2,842 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,842, select.
Riyadh.R 2,902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,902, select.
Riyadh.R 2,902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,902, select.
Riyadh.R 2,902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,902, select.
Riyadh.R 2,902 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,902, select.
Riyadh.R 2,902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,902, select.
Riyadh.R 3,043 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,043, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in October.
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from R 4,818
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from R 3,043
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from R 2,842
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from R 2,739
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from R 2,902
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Frankfurt to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Frankfurt to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Frankfurt to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,739
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt to Riyadh is R 5,135. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt to Riyadh.
SWISS, Air Canada and Lufthansa fly direct from Frankfurt to Riyadh.
As of July 2025, there are 18 flights per week flying from Frankfurt to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Riyadh is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Riyadh Airport on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know

  • Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll board your flight from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.

  • 5 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport flight.

  • Riyadh is two hours ahead of Frankfurt. King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). Choose from 10 direct services each week. Lufthansa operates a 12pm departure between FRA and RUH.

  • Your flight from Frankfurt to RUH won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.

Airports in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Take the express route from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) are available from here.

  • When leaving from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport with Lufthansa.

  • Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose for flights from FRA to RUH.

  • Saudia is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to RUH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Cairo International Airport (CAI)

    • Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

  • Located around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:

  • 67.47% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • Break up your flight from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and RUH are:

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Malaga Airport (AGP)

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • You can arrive at HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Frankfurt to RUH flight? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:

  • 53.13% of flights departing Frankfurt - Hahn Airport meet their expected arrival time.

About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • Touching down on a late flight from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport? Grab your luggage and head straight to the comfort of a hotel near RUH. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel will have you turning out the lights sooner.

  • Travel at your own pace with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and see more of Riyadh and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport flight.

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • R 2,739 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport. Return flights start at R 5,135. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To snag cheap flights from Frankfurt to RUH, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Frankfurt to RUH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a price drop.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). Plan your visit to Riyadh in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt to RUH plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Riyadh

  • After booking your flight from Frankfurt to King Khaled International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riyadh:

  • Your visit to Riyadh should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Boulevard Riyadh City, Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque and Masmak Citadel.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi Arabia is home to loads of other exciting places that will add to your adventure, such as Al Kharj. Around 153 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, drop by popular attractions like Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque while you're there.

  • Any trip through Saudi Arabia wouldn't feel complete without exploring Sājir. Yousef Al Harbi Museum is among the highlights in this destination, which is around 209 kilometres west of Riyadh.

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