Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech is three hours behind Muscat and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your MCT to RAK flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Menara Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCT and RAK:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Menara Airport (RAK)
Rs53,614 is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Menara Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs110,315. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCT to RAK if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to Menara Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MCT to RAK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Menara Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that take off from MCT arrive at their destination without delay.
Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MCT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Menara Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're getting in on a late Muscat International Airport to Menara Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near RAK:
Follow your own route with a Menara Airport rental car. Book your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and see more of Marrakech and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Menara Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to central Marrakech has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Menara Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Marrakech. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Muscat International Airport to Menara Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MCT to RAK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Morocco you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres north of Marrakech, a trip to Casablanca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another favourite destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without seeing Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.