Lufthansa Celebrates 65 Years of Connecting Dammam and Frankfurt

A Proud Milestone in the Sky

Lufthansa proudly marks 65 years of continuous air connectivity between Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and Frankfurt, Germany. This is a remarkable milestone underscoring our enduring commitment to the Eastern Province. Since, our inaugural flight in 1960, Lufthansa has played a vital role in linking Saudi Arabia with Germany and beyond. Dammam was one of the first destinations of Lufthansa in the Middle East and the first in Saudi-Arabia. Lufthansa Airlines has been servicing Dammam for many decades. In 2025, we’re excited to announce a 30% increase in seat capacity on this route. With daily flights now available, travelers can enjoy even greater convenience and flexibility, whether for business or leisure.

More Destinations, More Possibilities

This expansion opens the door to the world. Passengers from Dammam benefit from smooth onward connections to over 310 destinations globally through the Lufthansa Group airlines:

• Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, DiscoverAirlines, and Edelweiss.
• Our transatlantic partners: Air Canada and United Airlines via the Atlantic Joint Venture.

With the airlines of the Lufthansa Group, passengers can make the most of a wide selection and lots of combination opportunities. Coordinated timetables and combinable fares ensure the greatest degree of flexibility when planning flights.

Lufthansa Group is also growing in Saudia Arabia: Lufthansa Airlines is currently offering daily flights from Dammam and Riyadh to Frankfurt and Eurowings is offering 7 frequencies from Jeddah to Berlin, Cologne and Stuttgart this winter.

Fly in Comfort, Stay Connected, and Travel Sustainably

Experience the spacious comfort of the Airbus A340-600 on this route, featuring 281 seats across four travel classes: First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. Whether your journey is for business or leisure, Lufthansa guarantees a high-quality experience with exceptional service, reliability, and comfort.

Stay effortlessly connected with unlimited free messaging on the FlyNet® network, already available to Travel ID and Miles & More customers on all short and medium-haul flights. Starting summer 2025, enjoy this benefit on intercontinental flights too.

Travel with purpose by choosing Lufthansa’s Green Fares a more sustainable way to fly. With Green Fares, 10% of your intercontinental flight’s CO2 emissions are reduced using Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), while the remaining 90% are offset through high quality climate protection projects.

A Message from the German Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: “For 65 years now, Lufthansa has acted as a bridge between Germany and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. Bringing together people, transporting cargo, supporting the development of Saudi Arabia`s oil and gas industry. As such, Lufthansa has become a reliable and trusted partner that has witnessed and continues to witness the Kingdom’s rapid and impressive development. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Lufthansa’s Frankfurt-Dammam route! Here`s to many more years to come.”

Michael Kindsgrab, German Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

A Message from the CEO of Dammam Airports: “It is with immense pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Lufthansa on achieving a remarkable milestone: 65 years of continuous operation at Dammam. For over six decades, Lufthansa has been an integral part of our airport's history and growth. We are incredibly proud to have been Lufthansa inaugural gateway into Saudi Arabia, and we look forward to many more decades of successful collaboration.”

Eng. Mohammed A. Al-Hassany, CEO- Dammam Airports.

A Message from the General Manager Lufthansa Sales Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: “We are delighted to celebrate this historical milestone in our successful journey lasting over six decades with our customers and partners traveling to and from Dammam. Our constant efforts to provide unrivaled travel experiences by enhancing our offerings and increasing connectivity have been central to this achievement.”

Sadiq Mohamed, General Manager to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Yemen.

Spotlight on the Eastern Province

Dammam continues to thrive as a strategic gateway for travelers heading to Al Jubail, Al Hofuf, Bahrain, and surrounding regions. King Fahd International Airport is a key hub, especially for corporate travelers in the energy sector and growing tourism segment. Aligned with Saudi’s Vision 2030, the Eastern Province is transforming into a vibrant destination with exciting new attractions: Al-Ahsa Oasis - The world’s largest oasis with over 2.5 million date palms and THE RIG - A revolutionary adventure tourism project in the Arabian Gulf to name a few.