Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech is ten hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MEL to RAK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Menara Airport (RAK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Menara Airport flight is RM1,281. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM3,110. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to RAK, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Menara Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Menara Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Menara Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near RAK:
Follow your own route with a Menara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and see more of Marrakech and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Menara Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
From Menara Airport, Marrakech is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Menara Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Marrakech based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine 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).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to RAK sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Morocco you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres north of Marrakech, a visit to Casablanca will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without dropping by Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.