Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to Dubai: what you need to know
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Marrakech, where Menara Airport is located. Dubai operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from RAK to Dubai.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from RAK to Dubai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a passport from Morocco, you will need an e-visa to visit United Arab Emirates. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Menara Airport to Dubai for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
Travelling from central Marrakech to RAK takes around 19 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near RAK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Menara Airport to Dubai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Dubai
123 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Menara Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 275 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RAK to Dubai, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Menara Airport to Dubai is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap tickets from RAK to Dubai every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Menara Airport to Dubai, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 49 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Menara Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
As soon as your flight from Menara Airport to Dubai has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Dubai is roughly 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from RAK to Dubai, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to DWC. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Menara Airport to Dubai. July is the busiest month to visit Dubai. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Menara Airport to Dubai for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from RAK to Dubai sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Menara Airport to Dubai, check out our range of hotels including:
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Heart are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Dubai must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Desert safari tourism.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Dubai and see the sights in your own time. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Menara Airport to Dubai.