Flights Heraklion → Munich
HER → MUC
Route overview
The flight route connects Heraklion, an airport that has been operational since 1937, with Munich, whose airport opened in 1992 and currently serves over 41.5 million passengers annually. The journey is typically operated using either Airbus A320 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The Heraklion (HER) → Munich (MUC) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.1/100 (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 Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Munich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Heraklion (HER) to Munich (MUC) heads north-west for about 1,818 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Munich it is 2.1 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 HER-MUC
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Frequently asked questions about HER-MUC
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The route is operated by 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Heraklion-Munich route is about 1,818 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
