Traveling from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 4 hours 34 minutes. Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul 2 hours ahead of Casablanca.
Choose from 17 weekly flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. The 09:50 departure with Royal Air Maroc is the earliest you can take between CMN and IST. Royal Air Maroc operates the latest service of the day at 18:10 if you're not into early starts.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Royal Air Maroc offers direct flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — plus maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMN and IST:
Porto Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey), contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CMN to IST.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
C$197 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Return flights start at C$351. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book 10 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from CMN to IST.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Mohamed V International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Casablanca. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 38 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near CMN:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel near IST if you're on a late flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from CMN to IST sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flights from CMN to IST, you'll want to find a place to stay in Istanbul. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.
If you're looking for extra choice and flexibility when planning your journey, consider flying in or out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). This international airport is another popular option for traveling to and from Istanbul.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
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