Travelling from Menara Airport (RAK) to Paris: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Menara Airport to Paris and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Marrakech (the location of Menara Airport).
The most popular route is from Menara Airport (RAK) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Take your pick of 49 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from RAK to ORY is the 06:00 TUI fly service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 18:35 with Transavia France.
To avoid rushing for your RAK to Paris flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Begin your trip at RAK and head straight to Paris without layovers. When booking a direct Menara Airport to Paris ticket, these are your landing options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Menara Airport to Paris. The most well-known include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When browsing for flight tickets from RAK to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Marrakech to RAK takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to RAK? If you're boarding an early flight from Menara Airport to Paris, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Menara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Paris
R 451 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Menara Airport to Paris flight. A return flight ticket right now is R 1,190. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from RAK to Paris by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Menara Airport to Paris tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Menara Airport to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and see more of Paris and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from RAK to Paris.
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Paris. After your flight from Menara Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 55 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your RAK to Paris flight:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Paris Orly Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from ORY one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Menara Airport to Paris has arrived. Central Paris is around 88 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Stay at a hotel close to BVA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late RAK to Paris flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these stays offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:
Take control of the next chapter of your journey with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are reliable rental providers.
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from BVA about three weeks before your flight from Menara Airport to Paris. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Before scheduling your flights from Menara Airport to Paris, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Paris offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Menara Airport to Paris flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RAK to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Menara Airport to Paris, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, your itinerary will be busy.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.