Agadir Airport, Morocco (AGA)
Everything you need when you land at Agadir airport: how to reach the city, our private transfer, what to know before you land and 33 direct flight examples from 15 countries.
About Agadir airport Morocco
Agadir airport Morocco – officially Agadir Al Massira Airport – is our home region. Land in Agadir for surf in Taghazout, the Anti-Atlas, Paradise Valley or a road trip north to Essaouira and Marrakech.
- Airport codeAGA
- TerminalsOne terminal, with separate domestic and international areas
- To the cityAbout 20 km south-east of Agadir (in Temsia); roughly 30 minutes by car
- Direct flights33 examples from 15 countries – see them
From Agadir airport to your hotel
Our private transfer
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name, follows your flight if it is late and drives only you and your companions to your hotel, riad or the first stop of your tour.
Other ways into town
- Official airport taxis: about 200 MAD to Agadir plus about 20 MAD per bag
- Alsa airport shuttle to the city centre: 50 MAD one way, 80 MAD return (as of Jan 2024)
- Budget option: walk about 1.5 km to the main road for bus 37 to Inezgane, then change for Agadir (light luggage only)
Driving times from Agadir airport
Approximate times by road without stops – plan a little more in summer traffic and on mountain roads.
Direct flights to Agadir airport Morocco
Choose your country to see example routes, airlines and flight times. Airlines change routes and days every season – always check the current schedule with the airline.
No direct flight from your country?
- USA – connect via Casablanca, or a European hub such as Paris, London or Madrid
- UAE / Qatar – connect via Casablanca (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways to Casablanca)
- Turkey – connect via Casablanca or Marrakech
Before you land in Morocco
Passport & visa
Citizens of the UK, the EU, the USA, Canada, Australia and many other countries can visit Morocco for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for your whole stay – many airlines ask for 6 months, so check before you fly.
Money
The Moroccan dirham (MAD) can only be bought in Morocco. Use an ATM or the exchange office in the arrivals hall, and keep some small notes for tips and taxis.
Phone & internet
Local SIM cards (Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi) are cheap and sold in many arrivals halls and city shops – bring your passport to register it. Many travellers also use an eSIM.
Time zone
Morocco is on GMT+1 most of the year and goes back to GMT+0 during Ramadan. Check the local time of your flight.
Drones
Do not pack a drone: drones are not allowed into Morocco without a special permit and are kept by customs at the airport.
On arrival
After passport control and baggage claim you pass customs, then reach the arrivals hall – that is where your driver waits with your name.
Arrival tips at Agadir airport
- The airport is about 20 km from town, so a transfer or taxi is the easy choice
- Official taxi fares are about 200 MAD plus a charge per bag; settle the price before loading luggage
- Many winter-sun flights from northern Europe are seasonal (roughly late October to March/April)
- Domestic Royal Air Maroc flights to Casablanca connect with long-haul flights
Facilities at Agadir airport
- Open at nightThe terminal is open 24 hours; shops and cafés close overnight.
- LoungesAspire Lounge – departures, after security and passport control; Priority Pass or paid entry
- Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi, sometimes limited in time and patchy.
- Food & drinksA few cafés before security and a cafeteria in departures, open around flight times.
- Car rentalAir Car, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt.
- Also in the terminal
- Children’s play area in the departures hall
- Prayer rooms in arrivals and in the boarding area
- Taxis outside arrivals day and night
- Wheelchair help: ask your airline in advance
- No left-luggage office
Landing at Agadir airport late at night?
Many flights land in the evening. If you arrive late, the simplest is to book your transfer in advance: your driver follows your flight and waits in the arrivals hall, even if you are delayed. Taxi fares are often higher at night, and some public buses stop running in the evening.
The terminal is open 24 hours; shops and cafés close overnight.
We follow it, adapt the pickup time and our team stays reachable on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp usFlying home from Agadir airport
- Moroccan airports check bags at the terminal entrance, so expect a first security line before check-in.
- For international flights, arrive about 3 hours before departure – queues at passport control can be long in high season.
- Spend or change your last dirhams before passport control: shops and cafés after security are limited at smaller airports.
- Fly home from another city if it suits your route – for example land in Fes or Tangier and fly home from Marrakech. We drop you at the airport on your last day.
Agadir airport Morocco: questions
What is the code of Agadir airport?
The IATA code of Agadir Al Massira Airport is AGA.
How far is Agadir airport from the city?
About 20 km south-east of Agadir (in Temsia); roughly 30 minutes by car
How do I get from Agadir airport to my hotel?
The easiest way is a private transfer: our driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name and drives you to your hotel or riad. Public options are listed on this page.
Which countries have direct flights to Agadir airport Morocco?
Examples: United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Scandinavia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Austria. Routes and airlines change with the seasons – always check with the airline.
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
Citizens of the UK, the EU, the USA, Canada, Australia and many other countries can visit Morocco for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for your whole stay – many airlines ask for 6 months, so check before you fly.
Can I get Moroccan dirhams at Agadir airport?
Yes – the dirham can only be bought in Morocco. Use an ATM or the exchange office in the arrivals hall.
How early should I be at Agadir airport for my flight home?
For international flights, about 3 hours before departure. There is a security check at the terminal entrance before check-in.
Can my tour start at Agadir airport?
Yes. We collect you at Agadir airport and the first day of your private trip starts there – you can also fly home from another Moroccan airport.
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Landing in Agadir?
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