Marrakech
LGW → RAK
London Gatwick to Marrakech
- Route
- LGW → RAK
- Distance
- 1,409 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 3h 15m
- With one stop
- usually 6 hours–8 hours
- Arrive at
- Marrakesh Menara Airport
- Local time
- UTC+1 (UTC+0 during Ramadan)
Leaving from London Gatwick
South of London on the Brighton line, with fast trains from London Victoria and London Bridge. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering one-stop connections from Gatwick.
Arriving in Marrakech
The medina, the souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square, with the Atlas mountains on the horizon.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: march to May and September to November.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Marrakech
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Marrakech?
- The two airports are about 1,409 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 3h 15m. With one connection, most journeys take 6 hours to 8 hours door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to Marrakech?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.