Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Baku.
To ensure you get on your GYD to RAK flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Menara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GYD and RAK include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Menara Airport (RAK)
Right now, $451 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $937. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GYD to RAK if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Menara Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GYD to RAK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Menara Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
83.46% of flights leaving Heydar Aliyev International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from GYD.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Menara Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to GYD:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider booking a hotel near RAK if you have a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Menara Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you 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 vehicle from Menara Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Menara Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Marrakech. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Marrakech is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Menara Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GYD to RAK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
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, its best attractions include Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No trip is complete without a visit to Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.