Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Marrakech is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from nine weekly Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flights. The 11:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:25.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IST to RAK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Marrakech — and maybe even more of Morocco if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and RAK:
Barcelona Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
At the moment, R 1,272 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,301. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IST to RAK, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to RAK.
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Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RAK instead:
Grab a Marrakech Menara Airport rental car and discover Marrakech and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, Locationauto and united rent a car are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Marrakech Menara Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
From Marrakech Menara Airport, Marrakech is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
April is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Marrakech in March.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to RAK around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north of Marrakech, a visit to Casablanca will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
Rabat is another favourite destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No trip is complete without a visit to Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.