Travelling from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport is 5 hours.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Marrakech.
Every week, there are nine Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 15:15 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:50 with Turkish Airlines.
Your RAK to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RAK and IST include:
London Heathrow Airport
Malaga Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is $127. A round-trip ticket right now is $294. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from RAK to IST by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RAK to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
When it comes to Marrakech Menara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Marrakech Menara Airport from central Marrakech, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to RAK:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RAK to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you want to check out another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key reasons to visit.