Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport is 5 hours 26 minutes. Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, making Marrakech 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport start from 11:45 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is the 22:45 service with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 12 services every week from IST to RAK.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Marrakech (and exploring more of Morocco!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline runs direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and RAK:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Morocco, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from IST to RAK.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Menara Airport (RAK)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport is $53. The cheapest price for a return flight is $101. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To snag cheap tickets from IST to RAK, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from IST to RAK every day.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The journey from central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to IST:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near RAK:
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
From Menara Airport, Marrakech is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 19 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Marrakech in April.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Menara Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 40ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to RAK in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 23ºC then.
More about Marrakech
As soon as you've booked your flights from IST to RAK, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Marrakech. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Jardin Majorelle, Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace are highlights which should feature on any good Marrakech itinerary.
Complete your Marrakech trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Menara Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Marrakech.