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VL1978 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VL1978 flight operated by Lufthansa City Airlines on Nov 3, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne (CGN). The flight is expected to depart at 11:40 and arrive at 12:50 .
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
MUC-CGN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
Munich(MUC)
11:33
Scheduled: 11:15, Nov 2
Munich International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Cologne(CGN)
12:15
Scheduled: 12:25, Nov 2
Cologne Bonn Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
G31
Arrival Gate
C20
Baggage
C
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Munich(MUC)
11:40
Scheduled: 11:40, Nov 3
Munich International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Cologne(CGN)
12:50
Scheduled: 12:50, Nov 3
Cologne Bonn Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
G18
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Munich(MUC)
11:15
Scheduled: 11:15, Nov 4
Munich International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Cologne(CGN)
12:25
Scheduled: 12:25, Nov 4
Cologne Bonn Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VL1978 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VL1978 flight from Munich to Cologne on 11/3/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A319. This aircraft has been in service for 19y, 10m. The aircraft has 150 seats.
flight status
Airbus A319
Punctuality (Departure)
75 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
19y, 10m
Seats
150
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VL1978

Trip.com historical records show that the last VL1978 flight departed on Mon, Nov 2 from MUC at approximately 11:33. This flight is expected to arrrive in CGN at 12:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 25 Munich (MUC) Cologne (CGN) 319 11:57 12:48 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Munich (MUC) Cologne (CGN) 319 12:10 12:57 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Munich (MUC) Cologne (CGN) 319 11:32 12:19 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Munich (MUC) Cologne (CGN) A20N 11:32 12:23 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Munich (MUC) Cologne (CGN) 319 11:33 12:15 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Munich (MUC) Cologne (CGN) 319 11:40 12:50 Scheduled
Wed, Nov 4 Munich (MUC) Cologne (CGN) 319 11:15 12:25 Scheduled

VL1978 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VL1978 is 75% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
75 %
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
75 %
30 mins late
25 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
75 %
On time
25 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight vl1978?

    Flight vl1978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 11:40, arrival 12:50 (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight vl1978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 11:40, with arrival at 12:50. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight vl1978 is scheduled to depart at 11:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight vl1978 is scheduled to arrive at 12:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:50. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 3, 2026.
  • For flight vl1978, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is G18. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight vl1978 is operated by Lufthansa City Airlines from Munich (MUC) to Cologne (CGN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 10 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight vl1978 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If vl1978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 3, 2026). Contact Lufthansa City Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight vl1978 has not departed from Munich (MUC) yet and is currently on schedule for 11:40.
  • Flight vl1978 usually flies a Airbus A319 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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