Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, making Marrakech one hour ahead of Belfast.
To ensure you get on your BHD to RAK flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Menara Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BHD and RAK:
Birmingham International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Bristol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Menara Airport (RAK)
Currently, P2,773 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P5,759. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHD to RAK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Menara Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of all flights departing from George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach George Best Belfast City Airport from central Belfast, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHD. Whether you're catching an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Menara Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Best Belfast City Airport to Menara Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RAK instead:
Pick up a Menara Airport rental car and explore Marrakech and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, Locationauto and united rent a car are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Menara Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
The quietest month for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Menara Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Marrakech based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Menara Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHD to RAK in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be explored after you've seen Marrakech. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another standout destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No trip is complete without dropping by Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.