Flying from Bucharest to Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Sale Airport (RBA) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Rabat is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Bucharest. Sale Airport is located in Rabat.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Bucharest to RBA.
If you're travelling during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bucharest to RBA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 1 hour 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bucharest to Sale Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of the departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive on time at their destination.
About Sale Airport (RBA)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Sale Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near RBA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sale Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and explore beyond Rabat's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Sale Airport flight.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Central Rabat is around 11 kilometres from Sale Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sale Airport (RBA)
Currently, C$116 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Sale Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$323. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bucharest to RBA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Bucharest to Sale Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Stay on top of deals for flight tickets from Bucharest to RBA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Bucharest to Sale Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Sale Airport (RBA)
August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Sale Airport (RBA). Visit Rabat in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Rabat is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Bucharest to RBA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Sale Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Rabat
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Sale Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rabat:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas are must-do's during your Rabat adventure.
Explore more of Morocco
Fes is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be explored after you've seen Rabat. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
Tangier is another sought-after destination in Morocco and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Rabat. No journey is complete without experiencing Tangier Old Town, Old Medina المدينة القديمة and Medina.