Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech is one hour ahead of Cardiff and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CWL to RAK flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Menara Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CWL and RAK include:
Malaga Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Menara Airport (RAK)
£55 is the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Menara Airport flight. A return flight starts at £96. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to RAK if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Cardiff Airport to Menara Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights departing from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% land on time at their destination.
Cardiff Airport is around 17 miles from central Cardiff. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CWL? If you're boarding an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Menara Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're landing on a late Cardiff Airport to Menara Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long 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 your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and explore beyond Marrakech's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Menara Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport is roughly 4 miles from the centre of Marrakech. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
March is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Menara Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Marrakech in April.
When booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to Menara Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWL to RAK in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be discovered. Around 140 miles north of Marrakech, a trip to Casablanca will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Around 180 miles north of Marrakech, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Start your sightseeing at Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.