Flights Munich → Istanbul
MUC → IST
Route overview
The flight route connects Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, to Istanbul, whose airport saw 84,457,421 passengers annually. Flights on this route are operated by a mix of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft as well as Boeing 737-800s.
The Munich (MUC) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 1,546 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 21m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 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 MUC-IST
Frequently asked questions about MUC-IST
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: Lufthansa Cargo, Turkish Airlines.
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The Munich-Istanbul route is about 1,546 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.
