Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech is one hour behind Heraklion and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HER to RAK flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Menara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HER and RAK include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Menara Airport (RAK)
88 € is currently the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Menara Airport flight. Return flights start from 166 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HER to RAK, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to Menara Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HER to RAK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Menara Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that take off from HER land on time.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HER? If you're boarding an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Menara Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're arriving on a late Heraklion Airport to Menara Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RAK:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car to explore Marrakech and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Menara Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to central Marrakech has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Menara Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Marrakech. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Menara Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to RAK in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
You've visited Marrakech, now it's time to discover other corners of Morocco. Travel around 225 kilometres north to Casablanca to tick off its popular sights. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another favourite stop in Morocco. No visit is complete without checking out Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.