Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Lyon and Marrakech follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 17 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 19:15.
To ensure you get on your LYS to RAK flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport available through various airlines, flying to Marrakech (and then other parts of Morocco) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Transavia France.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier offering LYS to RAK flights, with 78.05% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LYS and RAK:
Mohamed V International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Menara Airport (RAK)
P2,692 is currently the best price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport flight. A return flight starts from P4,694. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from LYS to RAK by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, data shows 69.6% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LYS? If you've booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RAK if you have a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Menara Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and find adventure across Marrakech and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Menara Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Marrakech. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Menara Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to RAK in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
You've visited Marrakech, now it's time to explore other parts of Morocco. Journey around 225 kilometres north to Casablanca to tick off its popular sights. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Experience major highlights starting with Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.