Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mohammed V Airport (CMN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport.
Casablanca's timezone is UTC+1, making Casablanca one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to CMN start from 15:45 — the earliest with Royal Air Maroc. The last departure is at 16:40 with Royal Air Maroc. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to CMN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Royal Air Maroc has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Casablanca — and maybe even more of Morocco if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Royal Air Maroc.
Royal Air Maroc is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to CMN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LGW and CMN:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Lisbon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport flight is $117. A return ticket right now is $219. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to CMN, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from LGW to CMN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW reach their destination without delay.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMN instead:
Grab a Mohammed V Airport rental car and explore Casablanca and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, drivus and united rent a car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Mohammed V Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to central Casablanca
From Mohammed V Airport, Casablanca is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Casablanca based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mohammed V Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Casablanca, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CMN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Casablanca. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Morocco, consider Fes, about 241 kilometres east of Casablanca. Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée are key highlights.
