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Flights Cologne → Munich

CGN → MUC

13.1
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

This flight route connects Cologne and Munich, using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 737-700, Airbus A321, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, and Embraer 195. The origin airport in Cologne has been operational since 1939, while the destination airport in Munich opened its doors in 1992 and currently serves over 41.5 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~436 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Cologne (CGN) → Munich (MUC) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.

Heading to Munich: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Cologne (CGN) to Munich (MUC) heads south-east for about 436 km, a flight time of roughly 58m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Munich it is 2.1 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
14:58
Elevation MUC
1487 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-700, Airbus A321
Est. CO₂/passenger
~44 kg

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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 CGN-MUC

Frequently asked questions about CGN-MUC

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 Cologne-Munich route is about 436 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.