Flying from Vancouver to Menara Airport (RAK): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Menara Airport (RAK) begins with finding the right airport to make your exit from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your options in Vancouver.
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Menara Airport is located in Marrakech.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to RAK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Menara Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to RAK flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Menara Airport flight:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Menara Airport (RAK)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Menara Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near RAK and be in snooze mode sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and explore beyond Marrakech's main sights.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Menara Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to the centre of Marrakech is around 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Menara Airport (RAK)
Right now, $632 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Menara Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,105. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to RAK. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Vancouver to Menara Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Menara Airport (RAK)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Marrakech. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Menara Airport (RAK), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Vancouver to RAK flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Menara Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 23ºC.
More about Marrakech
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Marrakech right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Menara Airport:
Jemaa el-Fnaa and Medina of Marrakech are just two of the top attractions to put on your Marrakech must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mosquée Hassan II.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Morocco just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north of Marrakech, a visit to Casablanca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Mosquée, Mosquée and Hassan II Mosque.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas.
