Flights Munich → Heraklion
MUC → HER
Route overview
This flight route connects Munich, whose airport opened in 1992, with the more established destination of Heraklion, where the airport dates back to 1937. The route sees significant traffic, serving over 8 million passengers annually at the destination airport alone, and is operated using modern aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800.
The Munich (MUC) → Heraklion (HER) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Heraklion 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 Heraklion: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Heraklion (HER) heads south-east for about 1,818 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Heraklion 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-HER
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MUC-HER
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 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Munich-Heraklion 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.
