Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Marrakech.
Choose from 32 weekly Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with Wizz Air UK is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 22:50.
To ensure you get on your RAK to LGW flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can travel nonstop to London, United Kingdom. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating RAK to LGW flights, British Airways has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RAK and LGW include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Turin Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is C$29. A round-trip fare right now is C$63. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RAK to LGW.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from RAK to LGW is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Menara Airport, data shows 73.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Marrakech to Menara Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near RAK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and discover more of London and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Menara Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from RAK to LGW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.