Lufthansa City Airlines VL1978 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VL1978 flight operated by Lufthansa City Airlines on Oct 27, 2026, flying from Munich (MUC) to Cologne (CGN), departed at 12:09 PM and is expected to arrive at 12:56 PM and land at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m early
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
G13
Arrival Gate
C20
Baggage
C
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En route
Your flight has departed Munich and is expected to arrive in Cologne at 12:56 PM.
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
G17
Arrival Gate
C20
Baggage
C
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 10m
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
Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Munich
VL2033
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Dusseldorf (DUS)
Munich (MUC)
Munich (MUC)
Scheduled: 10:00 PM
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9m early
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VL1978 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VL1978 flight flying from Munich to Cologne on 10/27/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A319. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 150 seats.
Airbus A319
Punctuality (Departure)
100
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
17y, 11m
Seats
150
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 21% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VL1978
Trip.com historical records show that the last VL1978 flight departed on Sun, Oct 25 from MUC at approximately 11:57 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CGN at 12:48 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 25 | Munich (MUC) | Cologne (CGN) | 319 | 11:57 AM | 12:48 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Munich (MUC) | Cologne (CGN) | 319 | 12:09 PM | 12:56 PM | En route |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Munich (MUC) | Cologne (CGN) | 319 | 11:15 AM | 12:25 PM | Scheduled |
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VL1978 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VL1978 is 100% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
100
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
2 minutes
Early
100
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight vl1978?
Flight vl1978 has departed (status: En route). Departure 12:09 PM, estimated arrival 12:56 PM (updated Oct 27, 2026).Is flight vl1978 on time today?
Flight vl1978 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:09 PM and is estimated to arrive at 12:56 PM.Has flight vl1978 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight vl1978 is scheduled to depart at 11:40 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:09 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 27, 2026).When is flight vl1978 scheduled to arrive?
Flight vl1978 is scheduled to arrive at 12:50 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:56 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 27, 2026.What is the gate information for flight vl1978?
For flight vl1978, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is G17. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight vl1978?
After arrival, baggage for flight vl1978 is expected at carousel C in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight vl1978 fly?
Flight vl1978 is operated by Lufthansa City Airlines from Munich (MUC) to Cologne (CGN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour10 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.How can I check real-time status for flight vl1978?
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 flight vl1978 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If vl1978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 27, 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.Has flight vl1978 departed from Munich?
Flight vl1978 has departed from Munich (MUC) at 12:09 PM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight vl1978?
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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