Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
You can choose from eight weekly Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Jet2 is the earliest you can take. TUI operates the last service of the day at 17:15.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to RAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport. When you're ready to start your Marrakech adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Morocco:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that offers BHX to RAK flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BHX and RAK include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Menara Airport (RAK)
At the moment, C$56 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$124. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from BHX to RAK by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BHX to RAK.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, data shows 65.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RAK:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and explore beyond Marrakech's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Menara Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to the centre of Marrakech has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
March is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Marrakech in April.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Menara Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to RAK sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Marrakech. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.