Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, making Marrakech one hour behind Johannesburg.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your JNB to RAK flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Menara Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JNB and RAK:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Menara Airport (RAK)
Right now, R 5,540 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,899. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JNB to RAK if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Menara Airport.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights that depart O.R. Tambo International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near JNB? If you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Menara Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're arriving on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Menara Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near RAK:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car to explore Marrakech and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Menara Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to central Marrakech has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Menara Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Marrakech. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Menara Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from JNB to RAK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
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, check out popular attractions including Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without a visit to Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.