Flying from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK) flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Menara Airport is located in Marrakech. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Mexico City to RAK. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to RAK leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Kick back before your Mexico City to RAK flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RAK:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Marrakech and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Mexico City to Menara Airport flight.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
The centre of Marrakech is roughly 5 kilometres from Menara Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Menara Airport is Rs104,034. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs216,129. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Mexico City to RAK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Mexico City to Menara Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on flight tickets from Mexico City to RAK.
Save on your flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Marrakech. June is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Menara Airport (RAK), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Mexico City to RAK flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 40ºC.
January has temperatures of between 3ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Menara Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Marrakech
Start your Marrakech trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Menara Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Marrakech visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions worth exploring include Jemaa el-Fnaa, Medina of Marrakech and Mosquée Hassan II.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Morocco you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north of Marrakech, a trip to Casablanca will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Mosquée, Mosquée and Hassan II Mosque.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Start your sightseeing at Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas.
