Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech is three hours behind Abu Dhabi and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your AUH to RAK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Menara Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AUH and RAK:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Menara Airport (RAK)
Currently, 143 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 271 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUH to RAK if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Menara Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from AUH to RAK is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Menara Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of the flights that depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on time at their destination.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Menara Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near AUH:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Menara Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RAK instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Menara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and experience more of Marrakech and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Menara Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to the centre of Marrakech has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
March is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Menara Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Marrakech in April.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Menara Airport for August if you want to visit Marrakech during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to RAK in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Morocco waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north of Marrakech, a visit to Casablanca will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another must-experience destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No trip is complete without visiting Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.