Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Marrakech one hour ahead of Faro.
To ensure you get on your FAO to RAK flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Marrakech (and then discovering more of Morocco!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for FAO to RAK flights, with 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FAO and RAK:
Madrid Airport
Malaga Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
$29 is the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight. Return flights start from $59. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FAO to RAK.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from FAO to RAK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near FAO:
Arriving at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RAK if you have a late Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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 main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Marrakech Menara Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
From Marrakech Menara Airport, Marrakech is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Marrakech based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Faro Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FAO to RAK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Morocco
You've seen Marrakech, now it's time to explore other corners of Morocco. Journey about 225 kilometres north to Casablanca to check off its leading sights. From Mosquée to Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Morocco, consider Rabat, roughly 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V are highlights.