Marrakesh to London (RAK–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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RAK–LGW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, British Airways and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,408 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 19 | 319, 320 | 3h14-3h40 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 12 | 320 | 3h17-3h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| W9 SkyGreece Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Marrakesh
| Metric | RAK→LGW | AGA→LGW | CMN→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RAK | – | 120 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 6 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 3h 50m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
RAK: +01 · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Marrakesh, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Moroccan passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the United Kingdom. Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor and attend a biometric appointment at a VFS Global center in Rabat or Casablanca. The visa costs GBP 115 (about MAD 1,450) for stays up to 6 months. Processing takes 3 weeks on standard service or 5 working days with the priority service (additional GBP 500). Super priority (next working day) costs GBP 1,000.
Required documents include a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a completed online application, biometric data (fingerprints and photo taken at VFS), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, bank statements from the last 6 months, employment letter with salary, and evidence of ties to Morocco (property, family, ongoing employment). The UK does not require travel insurance, but having it helps your application. Visa decisions are communicated by email, and your passport is returned by courier.
Direct flights from Casablanca to London Gatwick run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Royal Air Maroc and British Airways. Ryanair operates from Marrakech to London Stansted. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 12.5 MAD per GBP 1. The UK is not in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not cover UK entry. No mandatory vaccinations. Oyster cards or contactless payment work on all London transport.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
RAK–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RAK to LGW
Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet, British Airways, TUI Airways and SkyGreece Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RAK to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RAK to LGW is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,408 miles (2,267 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bordeaux–Mérignac, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Málaga-Costa del Sol. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Agadir (Temsia) (AGA), Casablanca (CMN) and Rabat (RBA).