Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Menara Airport is located in Marrakech. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is seven hours behind Marrakech.
For a relaxed start to your RAK to Mexico City flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick off a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from RAK to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Marrakech to RAK takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Menara Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near RAK:
Of all flights departing from Menara Airport, 73.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Mexico City
R 6,361 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Menara Airport to Mexico City flight. A return flight ticket right now is R 14,701. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from RAK to Mexico City. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap tickets from Menara Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the best prices throughout the month and score a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Menara Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from RAK to Mexico City can help you get the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is about 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Menara Airport to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Unpack your bags here after your RAK to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at NLU will save you money.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Menara Airport to Mexico City. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Mexico City in low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Menara Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RAK to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mexico City right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Menara Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are top attractions which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a trip to Guadalajara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
