Flights Munich → Zurich
MUC → ZRH
Route overview
This flight route connects Munich, whose airport opened in 1992, with Zurich, where the airport dates back to 1948 and handles over thirty-one million passengers annually. The journey is served by a variety of aircraft including the Embraer 195, Airbus A319, Canadair Regional Jet 900, and Avro RJ100, catering to diverse travel needs between these two major European cities.
The Munich (MUC) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.6/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Zurich (ZRH) heads west for about 261 km, a flight time of roughly 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 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% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating MUC-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about MUC-ZRH
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, Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Munich-Zurich route is about 261 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.
