The air connectivity program welcomed the scheduling of Lufthansa’s direct flights from Munich to Riyadh, at a rate of 3 flights per week, starting from October 27, 2025; contributing to the development of air routes and increasing seat capacity.
This new air route is an important addition to the current daily flights between Riyadh and Frankfurt, providing tourists with broader travel options from Germany to the Kingdom.
Lufthansa is scheduled to operate this relaunched route using its latest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900 model, with a capacity of 293 seats distributed across business class, premium class, and economy class.
The air connectivity program aims to increase tourism growth in the Kingdom by enhancing air connectivity between the Kingdom and countries around the world, through the development of existing and potential air routes, and connecting the Kingdom to new global destinations.
Munich
Munich is the capital of Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria. It is a major cultural center renowned for its annual Oktoberfest celebration, beautiful architecture like the Marienplatz and Nymphenburg Palace, and its significant history as the former home of the Nazi movement.
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, serving as the nation’s political and administrative center. Historically a walled oasis town and a significant trading hub, it was captured in 1902 by Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, who used it as the base to unify the kingdoms that formed modern Saudi Arabia. Today, it is a modern metropolis and a major financial hub, known for its striking contemporary architecture juxtaposed with historic sites like the Masmak Fortress.
Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main is a major financial hub and transportation center in Germany, known for its modern skyline dominated by skyscrapers, which has earned it the nickname “Mainhattan.” Historically, it was a leading city of the Holy Roman Empire, where German emperors were crowned, and it is the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The city’s Römer, a medieval building complex, has served as its city hall for over 600 years.
Airbus A350-900
The Airbus A350-900 is a modern, long-range, twin-engine wide-body jet airliner, not a cultural site. It was developed by Airbus as a competitor to the Boeing 787 and 777, with its first flight occurring in 2013. It is renowned for its advanced use of carbon-fiber composites in its construction, which makes it significantly lighter and more fuel-efficient than previous generation aircraft.
