Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Leave plenty of time to make your SAW to RAK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SAW and RAK include:
Madrid Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight is 81 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 170 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAW to RAK, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAW to RAK.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider booking a hotel close to RAK if you're taking a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Marrakech Menara Airport rental car and discover Marrakech and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, Locationauto and united rent a car are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Marrakech Menara Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Marrakech Menara Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
April is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Marrakech in March.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to RAK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be explored once you've seen Marrakech. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without visiting Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.