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FEZ Saïss Airport

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Saïss Airport (FEZ) serves Fez, about 12 km south of Fez. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAFEZ
ICAOGMFF
ServesFez
From centre12 km
Non-stop16
Airlines5
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Elevation579 m

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The airport in numbers

Saïss Airport — facts & history

We pulled Saïss Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.3M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.4M in 2019.

Passengers / year
1.3M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.4M
in 2019
Elevation
579 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports of Morocco
Passengers per year, 2003–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Saïss Airport to Fez

The airport is about 12 km south of Fez, about 25 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Marrakesh has an official flat fare from the airport to the medina (posted) — insist on it. A beige 'petit taxi' with the meter within the city. Estimated fare to the centre: DH98–DH156.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~25 minDH98–DH156
Private transfer~25 minfixed upfront
Car rental~25 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From FEZ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Fes12 km25 minDH99–DH157
Meknes53 km74 minDH377–DH599
Chefchaouen141 km148 minDH976–DH1550
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Saïss Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~DH98–DH156 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Fes ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Saïss Airport

Non-stop flights to about 16 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Royal Air Maroc · Iberia Airlines · Vueling Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Saïss Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Saïss Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Fes shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Saïss Airport to the centre of Fez?
Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi. The airport is about 12 km south of Fez, about 25 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Saïss Airport to Fez?
Roughly DH98–DH156 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Saïss Airport?
Marrakesh has an official flat fare from the airport to the medina (posted) — insist on it. A beige 'petit taxi' with the meter within the city.
What's the cheapest way from Saïss Airport to Fez?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Saïss Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Saïss Airport?
About 16 destinations, including Barcelona, Paris, Eindhoven, Bergamo. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Saïss Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Saïss Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Saïss Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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