Travelling from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mohammed V Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Casablanca.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Mohammed V Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 08:55 departure with Royal Air Maroc is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 16:50.
To ensure you get on your CMN to IST flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Royal Air Maroc offers direct flights from Mohammed V Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Royal Air Maroc on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mohammed V Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CMN and IST include:
Porto Airport
Toulouse Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
Handy information about Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mohammed V Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Mohammed V Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Casablanca. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CMN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mohammed V Airport to Istanbul Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late Mohammed V Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near IST:
Hit the road running by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Mohammed V Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Mohammed V Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMN to IST sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.