Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport.
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BIO to RAK flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Vueling has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Marrakech — and maybe even more of Morocco if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Vueling.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating BIO to RAK flights. An exceptional 88.24% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BIO and RAK include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Porto Airport
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
85% of flights leaving Bilbao Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BIO.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RAK if you're on a late Bilbao Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Marrakech Menara Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and explore beyond Marrakech's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Marrakech Menara Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Marrakech in March.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport for August if you want to go to Marrakech during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to RAK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Marrakech. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.