Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Menara Airport is located in Marrakech. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Marrakech.
For a relaxed start to your RAK to Shanghai flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from RAK to Shanghai. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
RAK is around 5 kilometres from central Marrakech. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to RAK? If you've booked an early flight from Menara Airport to Shanghai, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Menara Airport, 73.36% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Shanghai
$593 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Menara Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,166. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from RAK to Shanghai. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Menara Airport to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that most tourists miss.
Increase your likelihood of getting the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from RAK to Shanghai is a wise move.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Menara Airport to Shanghai has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
After stepping off your RAK to Shanghai flight, unwind at a hotel near SHA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and see and do more with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from arrivals, so you can drive off without missing a beat.
Typically, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from SHA once you know your travel dates.
You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Menara Airport to Shanghai. The city comes alive during high season, but prices are usually higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Shanghai in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Menara Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RAK to Shanghai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Menara Airport to Shanghai, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
Yu Garden and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Shanghai itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
Around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
