Travelling from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Athens International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marrakech.
Flights from RAK to ATH start from 11:25 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is at 17:30 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, there are three weekly Marrakech Menara Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Your RAK to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Athens International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating RAK to ATH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Marrakech Menara Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RAK and ATH include:
Barcelona Airport
Seville Airport
Toulouse Airport
Handy information about Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Of the flights that depart from Marrakech Menara Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
To reach Marrakech Menara Airport from central Marrakech, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RAK? If you're catching an early flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Marrakech Menara Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RAK to ATH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
