Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
Rabat's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rabat one hour behind Athens.
To ensure you get on your ATH to RBA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sale Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ATH and RBA include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sale Airport (RBA)
R 1,018 is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sale Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,407. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to RBA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sale Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from ATH to RBA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sale Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sale Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Sale Airport (RBA)
If you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sale Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RBA:
Travel at your own speed with a Sale Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and see more of Rabat and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Sale Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
From Sale Airport, Rabat is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Sale Airport (RBA)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sale Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Rabat based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rabat is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sale Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to RBA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be discovered. Around 80 kilometres south-west of Rabat, a visit to Casablanca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Around 177 kilometres east of Rabat, Fes is another essential stop in Morocco. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud and Dar Batha Museum.