Mohamed V International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport (IATA: CMN, ICAO: GMMN) sits approximately 30 kilometres south-east of central Casablanca in the Nouaceur Province of Morocco. It functions as the country's principal international gateway and is widely regarded as one of the busiest and most strategically significant airports on the African continent. Opened in 1957 to replace the older Anfa Airport, it was named in honour of King Mohamed V, a central figure in Morocco's independence movement. Its position on the Atlantic edge of North Africa places it at a natural crossroads between Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East, a geographic advantage that has shaped its growth into a major intercontinental hub. The airport is operated under the authority of the Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), which oversees airport infrastructure across Morocco.
Overview
Mohamed V International Airport (IATA: CMN, ICAO: GMMN) sits approximately 30 kilometres south-east of central Casablanca in the Nouaceur Province of Morocco. It functions as the country's principal international gateway and is widely regarded as one of the busiest and most strategically significant airports on the African continent. Opened in 1957 to replace the older Anfa Airport, it was named in honour of King Mohamed V, a central figure in Morocco's independence movement. Its position on the Atlantic edge of North Africa places it at a natural crossroads between Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East, a geographic advantage that has shaped its growth into a major intercontinental hub. The airport is operated under the authority of the Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), which oversees airport infrastructure across Morocco.
Mohamed V International Airport is most useful when its route network, ground transport and terminal setup match the trip you are taking. Before booking, compare the scheduled departure time with the airport location, connection window and any baggage or check-in requirements attached to your airline.
Airlines
Royal Air Maroc is the dominant carrier at Mohamed V, using Casablanca as its primary hub for an extensive network spanning destinations across Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Air Arabia Maroc operates from the airport with a focus on affordable regional and European connections. A range of major international carriers serve the airport on scheduled routes, including Air France, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates, among others from Europe, the Gulf, and beyond. The airport's hub status means it supports a considerable volume of connecting traffic in addition to origin-and-destination passengers.
For any airport, the operating airline matters as much as the marketing airline shown in a search result. Codeshares, partner flights and regional affiliates can affect check-in desks, terminal use, baggage handling and support if a flight is delayed or changed.
Terminals and Transfers
The airport operates two main passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles the majority of international and domestic traffic and contains the principal check-in, arrivals, and departure facilities. Terminal 2 accommodates additional international services and provides supplementary capacity. Passengers connecting between flights should allow adequate time to navigate between gates, particularly during peak periods when the airport handles high volumes of transfer traffic. Signage within the terminals is generally provided in Arabic, French, and English. The airport operates on a 24-hour basis with no overnight curfew, which supports early-morning and late-night flight schedules common on long-haul routes.
Connections through CMN need more planning when flights are on separate tickets, when checked baggage is involved, or when the itinerary changes between domestic and international processing. Build a wider buffer if you need to collect bags, move between terminals or pass through security again.
Ground Transport and Trip Planning
Mohamed V International Airport ground transport should be planned around your arrival time, luggage and final destination. Public transport can be efficient where available, while taxis, rideshare and private transfers may be easier for late arrivals, families or travellers with multiple bags.
If you are choosing between airports, compare CMN against nearby alternatives, total ground-transport cost and the reliability of the connection. A slightly higher fare can be worthwhile when it reduces transfer risk or shortens the total journey.
Practical guide
Using Mohamed V International Airport without guesswork
Plan CMN around the terminal you use, the type of connection you are making and how predictable you need the trip into Casablanca to be.
Confirm whether your flight uses a domestic, international or regional area at CMN. Airport layouts vary, and terminal assumptions are a common source of missed connections.
The airport operates two main passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles the majority of international and domestic traffic and contains the principal check-in, arrivals, and departure facilities. Terminal 2 accommodates ad
Leave extra time when changing terminals, travelling with checked luggage, or arriving during busy morning, evening, holiday or event periods.
Before you leave for CMN
- 1Confirm the terminal and operating airline before leaving for CMN.
- 2Check baggage cut-off times if you are travelling with checked luggage.
- 3Leave extra time for international processing or terminal changes.
- 4Compare ground transport options against traffic and arrival time.
- 5Recheck the flight status before travelling to the airport.
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Terminal and transfer notes
Confirm whether your flight uses a domestic, international or regional area at CMN. Airport layouts vary, and terminal assumptions are a common source of missed connections.
The airport operates two main passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles the majority of international and domestic traffic and contains the principal check-in, arrivals, and departure facilities. Terminal 2 accommodates ad
Leave extra time when changing terminals, travelling with checked luggage, or arriving during busy morning, evening, holiday or event periods.
For Mohamed V International Airport, the safest connection plan is based on the operating airline, the terminal shown on your booking and whether your baggage is checked through. If the itinerary uses separate tickets, choose a larger buffer.
Routes
Top routes from CMN
Use these route cards to scan popular destinations, estimated distance and flight time before checking live schedules and fares.
No routes tracked from CMN yet.
Official planning details
Transfers, fares, parking and passenger services at CMN
A source-linked planning layer for details that can change: terminal transfers, transport costs, parking, lounges and accessibility.
Terminal transfer links
TransfersMohamed V International Airport transfer details can depend on airline, terminal, baggage handling and whether flights are booked on one ticket. Check the operating airline and airport website before relying on a tight connection at CMN.
Check airport transfer informationTransport fares and local access
FaresTransport costs to and from Casablanca can vary by public transport, taxi, rideshare, private transfer, tolls and time of day. Confirm current fares before travelling, especially for late arrivals or peak periods.
Review transport informationParking and pre-booking
ParkingParking at Mohamed V International Airport may vary by terminal, short-stay area, long-stay area and online booking rules. Compare official parking options with drop-off, pick-up and ground transport before choosing how to reach the airport.
Review airport parking optionsLounges and eligibility
LoungesLounge availability at CMN depends on airline, cabin, alliance status, membership or paid-entry rules. Check the operating airline before travel because access rules and opening hours can change.
Check lounge informationAccessibility and assistance
AccessPassengers needing mobility, sensory, medical or other assistance should confirm airport facilities and arrange airline assistance before travel. Airline-provided help is usually requested through the airline or booking channel.
Review accessibility informationTerminal and parking maps
MapsMaps are useful for finding check-in areas, arrivals paths, parking locations and ground transport pick-up points at Mohamed V International Airport. Confirm the terminal before leaving for the airport.
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Useful cost notes
Prices can change, so use these notes to spot likely cost items before checking the official source.
Public transport, taxi, rideshare and private-transfer prices around CMN can change by time, distance, demand and local fees.
Parking prices often vary by car park, stay length and whether online pre-booking is available.
Seat selection, baggage, lounge access, tolls and late-night transport can change the real cost of a trip.
Nearby airports
Other airports in Morocco
Nearby airport options can help when comparing fares, connection times, ground transport and alternate arrival points in Morocco.
FAQ
Mohamed V International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Mohamed V International Airport is located in Casablanca, Morocco (Africa), at coordinates 33.370°, -7.590°.
- Its IATA code is CMN and its ICAO code is GMMN.
- Mohamed V International Airport serves Casablanca, Morocco. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Mohamed V International Airport operates on Africa/Casablanca local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Mohamed V International Airport sits at latitude 33.370° and longitude -7.590°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CMN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CMN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CMN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Nouaceur, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, the phone number is +212 5223-39040. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Morocco. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.