Travelling from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Marrakech and Zurich are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
There are four Marrakech Menara Airport to Zurich Airport flights every week to choose from.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RAK to ZRH flight. 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.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Edelweiss air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marrakech Menara Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RAK and ZRH:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Of the departures from Marrakech Menara Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Marrakech Menara Airport from central Marrakech, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near RAK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel close to ZRH if you're catching a late Marrakech Menara Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RAK to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.