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Gateway to Morocco's ancient imperial city of Fes.
Opened
1946
Location
Fes, Morocco
Fes Saïss International Airport is the main airport serving Fes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located approximately 15 kilometers south of the city center in the Saïss plain, it handles both international and domestic flights.
The airport has grown significantly in traffic volume in recent decades, driven by tourism to Fes's historic medina and increased low-cost carrier operations connecting Morocco to Europe. It is operated by the Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), Morocco's national airport authority.
With a modern terminal building that has undergone expansions to accommodate rising passenger numbers, the airport serves as an important entry point to the Fes-Meknès region and broader northeastern Morocco.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and private transfers connecting the airport to central Fes, approximately 15 kilometers away; no direct rail link exists.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving FEZ include Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia, and Vueling, with strong connectivity to European destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Located about 15 km south of Fes city center in the fertile Saïss plain.
- ›Operated by Morocco's national airport authority, Office National des Aéroports (ONDA).
- ›Fes's medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, driving significant tourism traffic through the airport.
- ›The airport sees strong seasonal demand, particularly from the Moroccan diaspora in Europe.
- ›ICAO code GMFF reflects Morocco's regional aviation identifier prefix 'GM'.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
