Jaén to Meknes flights
Meknes lies 459 km (285 mi) south of Jaén, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Jaén | Meknes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Morocco |
| Population | 113,457 | 568,295 |
| Elevation | 558 m (1,831 ft) | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Nearest large airport | GRX, 65 km out | FEZ, 53 km out |
Clocks in Meknes are 1 h behind Jaén right now, so a 1 h 20 min journey lands only 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Meknes
Crossing from Spain into Morocco: money changes from the Euro to the Dirham (MAD); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +212; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648864.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jaén
Jaén is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX), 65 km (40 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Córdoba Airport (ODB, 93 km).
Arriving in Meknes
Meknes is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fes Saïss International Airport | FEZ | 53 km (33 mi) | 10,499 ft | 1,900 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Meknes from Jaén?
459 km (285 mi) in a straight line, south of Jaén.
How long does it take to get from Jaén to Meknes by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jaén and Meknes?
Meknes is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Casablanca against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Jaén to Meknes flights?
Typically F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ).
What currency do I need in Meknes?
The Dirham (MAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.