Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mohammed V Airport (CMN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport.
The timezone in Casablanca is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport flights. The 11:50 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Royal Air Maroc operates the last service of the day at 18:20.
Your IST to CMN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Royal Air Maroc is your ticket to exploring Casablanca (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Morocco!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Royal Air Maroc is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and CMN:
Barcelona Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
121 € is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport flight. Return flights start from 229 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from IST to CMN, book your journey eight months ahead of your departure.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMN instead:
Pick up a Mohammed V Airport rental car and explore Casablanca and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, drivus and united rent a car are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mohammed V Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Casablanca. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Mohammed V Airport for August if you'd like to explore Casablanca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IST to CMN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Morocco just waiting to be explored. About 80 kilometres north-east of Casablanca, a visit to Rabat will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Morocco, head for Fes, roughly 241 kilometres east of Casablanca. Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée are the start of reasons to visit.