Flights Frankfurt → Riyadh
FRA → RUH
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt and Riyadh, operating with a mix of Airbus A330-300 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Riyadh sees approximately 27,900,000 passengers per year, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Riyadh (RUH) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Riyadh the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Riyadh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riyadh (RUH) heads south-east for about 4,293 km, a flight time of roughly 5h 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Riyadh it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-RUH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-RUH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Riyadh route is about 4,293 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
