Travelling from London to Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Sale Airport (RBA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Rabat is one hour ahead of London. Sale Airport is located in Rabat, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to RBA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to RBA departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Sale Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Sale Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and RBA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your London to RBA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Sale Airport departing from Stansted Airport (STN).
Get ready to jet away with Ryanair UK. It offers direct London to RBA plane tickets from STN.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between STN and RBA is Ryanair UK.
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Sale Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Sale Airport (RBA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Sale Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near RBA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sale Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rabat and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Sale Airport flight.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Sale Airport to central Rabat is about 11 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sale Airport (RBA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sale Airport is R 353. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 706. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from London to RBA, book your plane ticket 11 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap London to Sale Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Sale Airport (RBA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Rabat. August is when most people book flights from London to Sale Airport (RBA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your London to RBA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rabat, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Sale Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Rabat
Start your Rabat trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Sale Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas are essential stops on your Rabat itinerary.
Explore more of Morocco
You've done Rabat, now it's time to explore other corners of Morocco. Journey around 161 kilometres east to Fes to tick off its leading sights. From Fes Médina to Royal Palace of Fez and Palais Faraj Suites & Spa, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Rabat, Tangier is another favourite stop in Morocco. No visit is complete without checking out Tangier Old Town, Old Medina المدينة القديمة and Medina.