Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Rabat's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to RBA start from 09:20 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 23:10 with Air Arabia Maroc. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BCN to RBA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Arabia Maroc is your gateway to discovering Rabat (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Morocco!). Check out the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Arabia Maroc.
With 76.0% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to RBA flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and RBA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sale Airport (RBA)
Currently, $35 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $92. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to RBA, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Sale Airport (RBA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RBA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sale Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and explore beyond Rabat's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sale Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Sale Airport to the centre of Rabat has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Sale Airport (RBA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Rabat. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sale Airport for August if you want to visit Rabat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to RBA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rabat. Around 80 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Fes is another must-experience destination in Morocco and is around 177 kilometres east of Rabat. No journey is complete without a visit to Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud and Dar Batha Museum.