Flights Zurich → Munich
ZRH → MUC
Route overview
The flight route connects Zurich, where the airport opened in 1948, with Munich, whose airport, which saw 41,568,000 passengers annually, was inaugurated much later in 1992. The journey is served by a mix of aircraft including the Embraer 195, Airbus A319, Canadair Regional Jet 900, and Avro RJ100, offering flexibility and convenience for travelers between these two major European cities.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Zurich (ZRH) → Munich (MUC) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Munich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Munich (MUC) heads north-east for about 261 km, a flight time of roughly 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 min (atfm); arriving into Munich it is 2.1 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 ZRH-MUC
Frequently asked questions about ZRH-MUC
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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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
