Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town one hour ahead of Marrakech.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RAK to CPT flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RAK and CPT:
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is RM1,339. A return ticket right now is RM2,570. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from RAK to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RAK to CPT.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Menara Airport, data shows 73.36% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Marrakech to Menara Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near RAK:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cape Town in April.
When booking your flight from Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RAK to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.