Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport takes 1 hour 39 minutes, on average. Rabat's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Madrid.
There are 22 flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport every week. Choose the 05:55 flight if you want to set off as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to get the most out of your day, the latest flight from MAD to RBA is 23:05.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Royal Air Maroc runs direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to check out the sights in Rabat — and maybe even more of Morocco if time allows.
To break up your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the MAD - RBA route are:
Marseille Provence Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Seville Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Morocco. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements change often. Before locking in your cheap ticket from MAD to RBA, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sale Airport (RBA)
$25 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport. Return flights start from $50. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MAD to RBA.
The cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from MAD to RBA every day.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 37 minutes.
Want an easy way to start to your journey? Stay near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sale Airport (RBA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near RBA:
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
From Sale Airport, Rabat is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
When to fly to Sale Airport (RBA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Rabat in April.
When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rabat, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MAD to RBA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rabat
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rabat right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from MAD to RBA:
Hassan Tower and Chellah are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Rabat must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Complete your Rabat trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Sale Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Rabat.