Arriving at Tangier Airport: Reaching the City Easily
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) lies south-west of the city, 20 to 25 minutes from the centre by car. Good news: airport taxi fares are fixed by time of day, and a bus line links the airport to the railway station. It is one of the easiest arrivals in Morocco.
From Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, the taxi is the most direct option, with fixed fares: about 100 MAD by day (5:30am to 10:30pm) and 150 MAD at night to the centre, for a 20 to 25-minute ride. Payment is in cash, in dirhams. A dedicated bus line links the airport to Tangier railway station for 40 MAD, roughly once an hour, with stops in town; the ride takes 20 to 45 minutes depending on the stop. For a late arrival, a family or a riad in the medina, a pre-booked transfer avoids any discussion. If you are heading on to Chefchaouen, Tetouan or Asilah, a rental car picked up at the airport is the most practical.
Compare the Options
| Option | Indicative price | Time | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | ~100 MAD day / ~150 MAD night | 20-25 min | Direct arrival, any time |
| Airport-station bus | 40 MAD | 20-45 min | Tight budget, light luggage |
| Pre-booked transfer | Fixed when booking | 20-25 min | Medina riad, late flight, family |
| Car | Depends on rental | — | Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Asilah, the north |
The Taxi: Fixed Fares, Cash Only
In Tangier, airport taxi fares are fixed by time of day: about 100 MAD during the day and 150 MAD at night to the centre. Taxis do not take cards, so withdraw dirhams before leaving. Give your exact hotel or the nearest medina gate.
The Bus: the Daytime Bargain
A dedicated bus line links the airport to Tangier railway station via the centre. The ticket costs 40 MAD, paid in cash on board. Handy if you then take the Al Boraq train to Rabat or Casablanca. See trains in Morocco.
Medina and Kasbah: the Last Stretch
If you are staying in the medina or the Kasbah, the taxi drops you at the nearest gate: expect a few minutes' walk through the lanes. Many riads send someone to meet you.
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From the Airport to Your Hotel, Step by Step
From Tangier Ibn Battouta to your hotel: 5 steps
Fixed taxi fares and a bus to the station make this arrival simple, as long as you have cash.
- Withdraw dirhams at the terminalTaxis and the bus are paid in cash. Use the ATM before leaving and ask for small notes.
- Choose based on time and luggageBy day and travelling light: the bus to the station for 40 MAD. In the evening, as a family or with suitcases: taxi or pre-booked transfer.
- Check the taxi fareAllow about 100 MAD from 5:30am to 10:30pm and 150 MAD at night to the centre. Confirm the amount before loading your bags.
- Give a precise destinationName the hotel or, for a medina riad, the nearest gate. Keep your accommodation's number to hand.
- Plan the next legFor Chefchaouen, Tetouan or Asilah, a rental car collected at the airport saves going back into town. For Rabat or Casablanca, the Al Boraq train leaves from the station.
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