Flights Munich → Leipzig
MUC → LEJ
Route overview
This flight route operates between Munich and Leipzig, connecting a modern airport that opened in 1992 with a historic one established as early as 1927. The route is served by various regional aircraft including the Canadair Regional Jet 900, Embraer 195, and Canadair Regional Jet 700, catering to an annual passenger traffic of over 1.5 million at Leipzig's destination airport.
The Munich (MUC) → Leipzig (LEJ) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.5/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Leipzig the average ATFM delay is 6.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Leipzig: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Leipzig (LEJ) heads north for about 343 km, a flight time of roughly 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Leipzig it is 6.0 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-LEJ
Frequently asked questions about MUC-LEJ
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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-Leipzig route is about 343 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.
