Travelling from London to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in London. Explore your options leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN) when organising your flight from London to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA).
Rabat is one hour ahead of London. Rabat-Sale Airport is located in Rabat, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to RBA.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to RBA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) plane ticket from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to RBA are available with British Airways.
British Airways has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to RBA route.
If you're looking for a carrier that's reliably punctual, go with British Airways. It boasts an on-time performance of 91.67% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Rabat-Sale Airport.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Rabat-Sale Airport, check out these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to RBA flight:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Rabat-Sale Airport are available from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair UK. It offers direct London to RBA plane tickets from STN.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Ryanair UK Ltd from STN to RBA.
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) with a stop or two leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and RBA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Rabat-Sale Airport flight:
STN has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down as expected.
About Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Rabat-Sale Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RBA instead:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Rabat-Sale Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Rabat-Sale Airport to the centre of Rabat is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
$39 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Rabat-Sale Airport. A return flight starts from $79. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap flights from London to RBA, book your plane ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on London to Rabat-Sale Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to RBA.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Rabat-Sale Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Rabat. January is when most people book flights from London to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a London to RBA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rabat to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Rabat-Sale Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 19ºC.
More about Rabat
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rabat right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Rabat-Sale Airport:
Your trip to Rabat won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Morocco just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres east of Rabat, a trip to Fes will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée.
Around 209 kilometres northeast of Rabat, Tangier is another favourite stop in Morocco. Start your sightseeing at Ocean Viewpoint, Tangier Beach and Muraille de Tanger.