Cheap flights to Casablanca (CMN)
The most famous city in Morocco is also its largest, but it's mainly used as a transportation hub by international visitors since the best sights are easy to reach by train from Casablanca. This is the homebase of the national carrier for Morocco, and that helps keep flights to Casablanca fairly cheap. Using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. There are very few nonstop flights between North America and Casablanca so almost all visitors from abroad will be changing planes once in Europe. In addition to the national carrier, Royal Air Maroc, several other smaller airlines are based out of Casablanca so there are frequent connections to many cities throughout Europe and North Africa.
Airfare to Casablanca
Finding cheap flights to Casablanca is easy if you are starting in Europe, but a bit more challenging when coming from North America. Low-cost carriers fly in from all over the continent, but since few of them do codeshare agreements with the transatlantic airlines, the fares for the whole trip aren't always competitively priced. If you aren't finding a cheap flight the whole way you might consider flying into London or Paris and then on to Casablanca on another airline.
Flight information for Casablanca Airport
Mohammed V International Airport is located 30 km southeast of the city center of Casablanca, and it's undergoing a major expansion that will greatly increase its capacity. The second language of Morocco is French rather than English, so it helps if you know at least a few words in that language, though English speakers should also have no problem communicating and getting around.
Airlines that fly into Casablanca Airport
Royal Air Maroc is the national carrier and it's based in Casablanca so a wide array of long-haul nonstop destionations are available. While no North American carriers fly in you'll be able to arrive on most major European airlines after a visit to their hub. Air France has frequent service, and they are joined by EasyJet Airlines, Iberia Airlines, and Lufthansa Airlines. If you are coming from the east your best bet is to change planes in the Middle East on either Emirates Airlines or Qatar Airways.
Casablanca Airport ground transportation
The best way to get into Casablanca is on the train, which leaves regularly right from the airport. Those going on to Fez or Marrakech can change trains in Casablanca and be on their way quickly. There are also shuttle buses and taxis available, and both are fairly affordable.
Car rental companies at Casablanca Airport
- Alamo
- Thrifty