Star Alliance member Lufthansa is offering a business-class deal from Athens to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting at just €1,024. While the routing is not exactly the most convenient, these tickets are a decent point run for Miles&More members, netting them 480 Qualifying Points for an itinerary with one or 560 Qualifying Points for two stops each way.
Qualifying Points can only be earned on Miles&More member airlines and are necessary for any status within the program.
You can depart from the following cities:
Flights from Belgrade, Budapest, Bucharest and Sofia are available for just below €1,500.
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All itineraries feature one European business class ride from Athens to either Frankfurt, Munich or Zurich. If the first segment doesn’t end up in Frankfurt, you will fly European business once more to get to Lufthansa’s main hub. From there, a Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 or A340-300 with lie-flat seats in a 2-2-2 seating layout takes you to Saudi Arabia.
Generally, Travel-Dealz writers and readers are not big fans of the Lufthansa business class, even though it is definitely not bad. One reason for that is that the service is too inconsistent: From extremely friendly and quick to unfriendly and slow – everything is possible with Lufthansa, even in business class. Regarding the seats, they are mostly fine, though not really on-par with the competition anymore. That’s why the airline is now slowly installing their new Allegris seats.
If you are just interested in the Qualifying Points, there are more convenient and cheaper options to get your hands on them.
Most Europeans will need a Visa to enter Saudi Arabia. While a visa-on-arrival is possible, it is generally recommended to get a visa at least 3 days before departure online.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale without an expiration or travel period. A minimum stay of three days is necessary to get the lowest price. This fare shows great availability for weekday departures from September 2025 into 2026.
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Miles & Points
Lufthansa issues tickets for all segments in booking class P. A roundtrip via Frankfurt and Munich earns the following miles and points:
- 10,026 Miles on ITA Volare
- 9,492 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 7,592 Award Miles + 1,518 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 7,592 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 7,592 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 7,592 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 6,464 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 6,464 Points + 1,292 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 5,314 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,560 Award Miles + 560 Points on Miles&More
- 372 AsiaMiles on Asia Miles
- Customize Calculation
In order to get the advertised 560 Qualifying Points, you need to make sure that all flights are operated by either Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS or Air Dolomiti. Flights operated Aegean Airlines will get Status Points, but won’t get Qualifying Points.
Destination
Information & Tips for Riyadh
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, blends modernity with deep-rooted traditions. Key sights include the National Museum, the historic Masmak Fortress, and the towering Kingdom Centre, offering panoramic city views. The local currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR), and while some attractions are reasonably priced, the overall cost of travel—especially dining and accommodation—can be relatively high. The climate is arid, with extremely hot summers and mild winters, so visiting between November and March is generally more comfortable.
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Comments (4)
Ich bin Anfang Oktober von ZAG dabei 🙂 Einmal A340-600 fliegen 🙂
is it first class on this route? would be nice to use my upgrade vouchers.
Hi David! It seems like Lufthansa uses A340-600 – equipped with First Class seats – until December 2025 on this route. You can try your luck. From January 2026, the equipment changes to A330, without First Class.
Ja, ist ohne Probleme möglich. Fast immer Verfügbarkeiten