Lufthansa to Restart Flight to This Popular Asian City After 8 Year Hiatus

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MUNICH- From 26 October 2025, Lufthansa (LH) will resume nonstop flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Riyadh (RUH), the capital of Saudi Arabia.

The Munich–Riyadh route marks Lufthansa’s 65th anniversary of service to Saudi Arabia.

Lufthansa to Restart Munich-Riyadh Flights

The route will operate three times a week, with flight LH640 departing Munich at 9:45 p.m. and arriving in Riyadh at 4:50 a.m. local time the next day.

The return service will depart Riyadh at 6:25 a.m. and land in Munich at 10:25 a.m., allowing passengers seamless onward connections via Lufthansa’s Munich hub. The flights will be operated by the Airbus A350-900, offering 293 seats across three cabins, after an 8-year hiatus.

Alongside Eurowings (EW) and ITA Airways (AZ), the Lufthansa Group will serve Riyadh (RUH), Dammam (DMM), and Jeddah (JED) with 22 weekly departures in total.

Across the Middle East, Lufthansa Group airlines will operate more than 120 flights each week, strengthening connections between Europe and the region.

The Airbus A350-900 is one of the most modern and fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in operation. It offers reduced cabin noise, improved air quality, and a spacious interior layout with Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes.

The schedule’s early-morning arrival in Munich is designed to align with Lufthansa’s global network, enabling smooth transfers to destinations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Riyadh Travel Guide

Saudi Arabia’s capital (RUH) is emerging as both a tourism hotspot and a global aviation player. Its new flag carrier, Riyadh Air (RX), is preparing for its first flights in 2025, marking a bold step in the Kingdom’s (KSA) plans to expand international connectivity.

Set on a desert plateau, Riyadh blends historical landmarks and modern skyscrapers with golden dunes just beyond the city. Now, with new hotels, attractions, and an international airline in the works, the city is positioning itself as a must-visit destination.

The Sky Bridge: A Panoramic Landmark

Suspended 300 meters above the city, the Sky Bridge at Kingdom Centre offers sweeping views of Riyadh’s skyline and the Arabian desert. Visitors cross a glass-floored walkway linking the tower’s two peaks, capturing the scale of the city’s rapid growth.

National Museum of Saudi Arabia: Cultural Insights

Inside a striking modernist building, the National Museum showcases artefacts spanning ancient civilisations to modern times. Highlights include Nabataean tomb replicas from Madain Saleh, rock carvings, and rare textiles. Outdoor exhibits further explore Saudi Arabia’s natural landscapes and archaeological history.

Al Masmak Palace: Historic Fortress

Built in the 19th century, Al Masmak Palace played a pivotal role in Riyadh’s history. It was here that Ibn Saʿūd reclaimed the city in 1902, a turning point in the Kingdom’s formation. Today, visitors can explore its sand-coloured walls, historic photographs, and an on-site museum detailing early Saudi life.

Wadi Namar: Urban Oasis

Located beside the 2 km Namar Dam, Wadi Namar offers green spaces, a lake, and walking paths that stretch over 2,000 meters. With picnic spots, food stalls, and family play areas, it’s a popular escape from the city’s bustle.

Boulevard Riyadh City: Entertainment Hub

The city’s largest entertainment complex, Boulevard Riyadh City, mixes luxury shopping, dining, and leisure activities. Attractions include theatre shows, go-karting, skiing in the snow zone, and a dancing fountain that draws crowds nightly.

Lufthansa Group Winter Flight Schedule

Lufthansa Group, comprising Lufthansa (LH), Austrian Airlines (OS), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN), Eurowings (EW), and Discover Airlines (4Y), has earlier released its winter 2025-26 flight schedules, effective from October 26, 2025, with all destinations now bookable.

The schedule prioritizes stability and punctuality, especially during holidays, while expanding premium offerings like Allegris on long-haul routes from hubs such as Munich (MUC) and Frankfurt (FRA).

The Lufthansa Group enhances its global network with new destinations, increased frequencies, and continued services, focusing on long-haul expansions and regional connections to meet rising demand.

Lufthansa (LH) introduces additional long-haul flights featuring the Allegris cabin across all classes from Munich (MUC) to New York-John F. Kennedy (JFK), Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Shanghai (PVG), Cape Town (CPT), and Tokyo, with Bengaluru (BLR) served three times weekly.

Ten A350-900 aircraft now operate with this upgraded interior, serving over half a million satisfied passengers. Frankfurt (FRA) will soon add Allegris on Boeing 787-9 and retrofitted Boeing 747-8.

Due to demand, flights from Frankfurt to Bydgoszcz (BZG) and Munich to Oradea (OMR) continue, while A380 services from Munich fly to Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Bangkok (BKK), and Delhi (DEL).

Austrian Airlines (OS) adds Amsterdam (AMS) as a 4th destination from Innsbruck (INN), joining Brussels (BRU), Warsaw (WAW), and Copenhagen (CPH).

It expands Vienna (VIE) to Bangkok with up to two daily flights and shifts all Milan services from Malpensa (MXP) to Linate (LIN) after acquiring slots from ITA Airways.

SWISS (LX) increases flights to Krakow (KRK) from Zurich (ZRH) and maintains services to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) and Košice (KSC).

Washington DC (IAD) continues as a long-haul route from Zurich, while Geneva (GVA) emphasizes connections to the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia for winter sports travelers.

Brussels Airlines (SN) boosts African routes from Brussels with extra weekly flights to Lomé (LFW), Dakar (DSS), Conakry (CKY), Monrovia (ROB), Accra (ACC), and Freetown (FNA), reinforcing its expertise in African connectivity.

Eurowings (EW) launches three weekly nonstop flights from Berlin (BER) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) in November 2025, marking its third long-haul route from the city after Dubai (DXB) and Jeddah (JED).

It expands Berlin to Dubai to eleven weekly flights, adds Hanover (HAJ) to Dubai three times weekly from November 4, and connects Stuttgart (STR) to Jeddah twice weekly.

Egypt services grow with new flights to Marsa Alam (RMF) from Cologne (CGN), Hamburg (HAM), and Berlin.

Discover Airlines (4Y) debuts flights from Frankfurt to the Seychelles (SEZ) and adds Punta Cana (PUJ) as the sole direct link from Munich to this Caribbean spot. It also introduces Alta (ALF) in Norway from Frankfurt for winter travelers.

Premium Enhancements

Lufthansa Group emphasizes the Allegris premium upgrade, now on more routes than ever, delivering high satisfaction in Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class.

Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer, highlights stable schedules for holidays and smooth airport operations, with Allegris elevating premium travel to key markets.