Flying from Vancouver to Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Sale Airport (RBA) begins with finding the best airport to begin your travels from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
The timezone in Rabat is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Sale Airport is located in Rabat.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Vancouver to RBA.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Sale Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to RBA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Sale Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from YXX arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Sale Airport (RBA)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Sale Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near RBA and turn out the lights sooner:
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.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Sale Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Central Rabat is roughly 11 kilometres from Sale Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Sale Airport (RBA)
Currently, R 6,928 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Sale Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,036. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to RBA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Vancouver to Sale Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Vancouver to RBA.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Sale Airport (RBA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Sale Airport (RBA). Plan your visit to Rabat in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Vancouver to RBA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Rabat, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Sale Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Rabat
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Sale Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rabat:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas are top attractions which should feature on any good Rabat itinerary.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Morocco you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres east of Rabat, a trip to Fes will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
If you want to check out another corner of Morocco, head for Tangier, about 209 kilometres north-east of Rabat. Tangier Old Town, Old Medina المدينة القديمة and Medina are the start of reasons to visit.
