Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
The timezone in Rabat is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Your LHR to RBA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sale Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and RBA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sale Airport (RBA)
Right now, $143 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sale Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $300. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to RBA if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sale Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to RBA.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sale Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sale Airport (RBA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Sale Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RBA instead:
Pick up a Sale Airport rental car and discover Rabat and beyond with your own wheels. AddCar, united rent a car and MOVIS are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sale Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
From Sale Airport, Rabat is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Sale Airport (RBA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sale Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Rabat. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sale Airport for August if you'd like to explore Rabat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to RBA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rabat. Around 80 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Morocco, head for Fes, about 177 kilometres east of Rabat. Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud and Dar Batha Museum are highlights.