Flying from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK).
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is 7 hours ahead of Mexico City. Menara Airport is located in Marrakech.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to RAK, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from Mexico City to RAK leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Split up your flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and RAK include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your flight from Mexico City to RAK by booking a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
About Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near RAK:
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Marrakech. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 19 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK)
For a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Menara Airport, Rs117,719 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just Rs243,360. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from Mexico City to RAK. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a wider selection of flight times and dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Mexico City to Menara Airport across the entire month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can easily find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK)
June is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Menara Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Marrakech in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Mexico City to RAK in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 23ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Mexico City to Menara Airport.
More about Marrakech
Start your Marrakech trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Jardin Majorelle, Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace are essential stops on your Marrakech itinerary.
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