Flights Munich → Cologne
MUC → CGN
Route overview
This flight route connects Munich, whose airport opened in 1992, with Cologne, where the airport dates back to 1939. The destination airport serves over 8.7 million passengers annually and is operated by a mix of aircraft types including Boeing 737-700, Airbus A319, Airbus A321, Airbus A320, and Embraer 195.
The Munich (MUC) → Cologne (CGN) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Cologne: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Cologne (CGN) heads north-west for about 436 km, a flight time of roughly 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Cologne it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
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 MUC-CGN
Frequently asked questions about MUC-CGN
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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 Munich-Cologne 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.
