Riyadh (RUH) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights
An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Frankfurt (FRA) starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Frankfurt (FRA): 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 41 ways to fly it with one stop, through Istanbul, Istanbul and Munich and more.
How many miles RUH to FRA 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 | $82.90–444 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Lufthansa | 22,000 | $112.90–1,094 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Lufthansa | 24,000 | $77.90–89 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 25,000 | $92.90–304 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $80.90–92 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $112.90–1,094 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Lufthansa | 33,000 | $62.90–1,164 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 34,000 | $52.90–354 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Lufthansa | 35,000 | $112.90–1,094 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Lufthansa | 35,500 | $112.90–1,094 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 36,000 | $103.30–210.40 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Lufthansa | 40,000 | $107.70–1,008.80 |
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 RUH to FRA
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book RUH to FRA 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
RUH to FRA with one stop
41 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)Flynas, then Lufthansa, Condor and 1 more
- Via Vienna (VIE)Saudia and Flynas, then Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and 1 more
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way
- Via Antalya (AYT)Flynas and Saudia, then SunExpress, Pegasus and 3 more
XC+2 - Via Sarajevo (SJJ)Flynas, then Lufthansa
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
- Via Bodrum (BJV)Flynas and Saudia, then SunExpress
- Via Prague (PRG)Flynas, then Lufthansa, Condor and 2 more+1
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole way
GQ - Via Krakow (KRK)Flynas, then Lufthansa
- Via Zurich (ZRH)Saudia, then Lufthansa, SWISS and 2 more
+1 - Via Trabzon (TZX)Flynas, then SunExpress
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
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RUH to FRA: common questions
How many miles does RUH to FRA cost?
In economy it starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. 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 RUH to FRA?
Lufthansa (Star Alliance) and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Frankfurt (FRA).
How far is Riyadh from Frankfurt by plane?
Riyadh (RUH) and Frankfurt (FRA) 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 RUH to FRA 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 Riyadh and Frankfurt?
The most direct connections are through Istanbul (IST), Istanbul (SAW), Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE) and Beirut (BEY). 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.