Flights Munich → Nuernberg
MUC → NUE
Route overview
This flight route connects Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, with Nuremberg, whose airport has been operational since 1955 and currently handles about four million passengers annually. The journey is typically operated using Canadair Regional Jet 700 or 900 aircraft.
The Munich (MUC) → Nuernberg (NUE) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 3.8 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Nuernberg: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Nuernberg (NUE) heads north for about 137 km, a flight time of roughly 35m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Nuernberg it is 3.8 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-NUE
Frequently asked questions about MUC-NUE
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 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Munich-Nuernberg route is about 137 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.
