Travelling from Melbourne to Menara Airport (RAK): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Menara Airport (RAK).
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Menara Airport is located in Marrakech.
Your flight from Melbourne to RAK won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Menara Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to RAK flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Menara Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near RAK:
Travel at your own pace with a Menara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and discover more of Marrakech and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Menara Airport flight.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to the centre of Marrakech is about 5 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Menara Airport (RAK)
R 7,971 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Menara Airport. Return flights start from R 18,054. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to RAK, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Menara Airport (RAK)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Marrakech. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Menara Airport (RAK), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Melbourne to RAK plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Marrakech to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Menara Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Marrakech
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Marrakech right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Menara Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Jemaa el-Fnaa, Medina of Marrakech and Mosquée Hassan II are top attractions which should feature on any good Marrakech itinerary.
Explore more of Morocco
You've done Marrakech, now it's time to discover other corners of Morocco. Travel around 225 kilometres north to Casablanca to check off its top attractions. From Mosquée to Mosquée and Hassan II Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. No visit is complete without checking out Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas.
