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Flights Munich → London

MUC → LHR

16.7
Average risk (Medium)
3
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Munich and London, using a mix of Airbus A320 series aircraft including the A321 and A319. The departure airport in Munich has been operational since 1992, while the destination airport serves over 83 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~941 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Munich (MUC) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.

Heading to London: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Munich (MUC) to London (LHR) heads north-west for about 941 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 36m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
14:36
Elevation LHR
83 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A321, Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~94 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
British Airways (BA) 77% 17 min 2.4%
Lufthansa Cargo (LH) 76% 15 min 7.1%
American Airlines (AA) 74% 16 min 3.0%

Frequently asked questions about MUC-LHR

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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa Cargo.

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The Munich-London route is about 941 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.