Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 5 hours.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Marrakech and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 12 Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you want to take off early, pick the 16:15 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:45 with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RAK to IST flight.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between RAK and IST include:
Marseille Provence Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
R 1,361 is the best price for a one-way Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,758. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from RAK to IST, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from RAK to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
When it comes to Menara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
Menara Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RAK? If you're catching an early flight from Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel close to IST if you have a late Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Menara Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RAK to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its popular sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.