Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
Take your pick of eight weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to RAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Marrakech (and then seeing more of Morocco!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that offers BCN to RAK flights. A reliable 90.2% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and RAK include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Menara Airport (RAK)
Right now, $36 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $73. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to RAK.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BCN to RAK by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider staying in a hotel near RAK if you're on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and explore beyond Marrakech's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Menara Airport about three weeks before you travel.
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.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Marrakech based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Menara Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to RAK around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
You've done Marrakech, now it's time to discover other parts of Morocco. Journey about 225 kilometres north to Casablanca to tick off its leading attractions. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Rabat is another well-known destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No trip is complete without seeing Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.