Flying from Colombo to Menara Airport (RAK): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Colombo to Menara Airport (RAK).
Marrakech is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Menara Airport is located in Marrakech, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to RAK, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The journey from central Colombo to RML takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kms (10 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Menara Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Menara Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and RAK:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can arrive at CMB from the centre of Colombo in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kms (20 miles) or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to RAK flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Menara Airport (RAK)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Menara Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near RAK and shut your eyes sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and explore beyond Marrakech's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Colombo to Menara Airport flight.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to central Marrakech is about 3 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Menara Airport (RAK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Menara Airport is £239. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £515. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to RAK, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Menara Airport (RAK)
April is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Menara Airport (RAK), while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Marrakech based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Colombo to RAK plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Marrakech to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Menara Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Marrakech
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Menara Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marrakech:
Jemaa el-Fnaa and Medina of Marrakech are a couple of top attractions to put on your Marrakech itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mosquée Hassan II.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Marrakech. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the north, its best attractions include Mosquée, Mosquée and Hassan II Mosque.
If you're eager to discover another side of Morocco, head for Rabat, roughly 290 kms (180 miles) north of Marrakech. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas are among its highlights.