Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Menara Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
Take your pick of five weekly Faro Airport to Menara Airport flights. The 12:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
To ensure you catch your FAO to RAK flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Marrakech (and then discovering more of Morocco!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Faro Airport to Menara Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Menara Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FAO and RAK include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Malaga Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Menara Airport (RAK)
Right now, R 352 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 703. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FAO to RAK.
The cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Menara Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from FAO to RAK is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Menara Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to Faro Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FAO? If you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Menara Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
Reserve a hotel close to RAK if you're catching a late Faro Airport to Menara Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Menara Airport rental car. Book your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and chase adventure across Marrakech and beyond.
Booking your ride from Menara Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
March is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Menara Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Marrakech in April.
When booking your flight from Faro Airport to Menara Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAO to RAK in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Marrakech. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another sought-after destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without visiting Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.