Flying from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll catch your flight from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA). Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the two main airports in Brussels.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport flight.
Brussels and Rabat (where Rabat-Sale Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
You can pick from 5 direct services a week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA). This is the most popular route, with Air Arabia Maroc offering a 11:35am departure from BRU to RBA.
Your flight from Brussels to RBA won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like September or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from BRU, you can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport with Royal Air Maroc.
Royal Air Maroc is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from BRU to RBA.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Arabia Maroc.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Brussels to RBA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between BRU and RBA include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
BRU is around 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
75% of flights that depart Brussels Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Planning to catch a flight from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)? Direct Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From CRL, direct flights from Brussels to RBA can be booked with Ryanair.
On the CRL to RBA route, Ryanair is the preferred choice of many.
Ryanair is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Rabat-Sale Airport.
Split up your flight from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and RBA are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
CRL is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Brussels to RBA flight? Relax in a hotel near Brussels South Charleroi Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RBA instead:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport flight.
Getting from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Rabat-Sale Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Rabat. The time it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport is RM119. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM262. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Brussels to RBA, book your plane ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
October is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Brussels to RBA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a price drop.
Find the best deal on a flight from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA)
November is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA), while January is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Rabat based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Brussels to RBA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Rabat, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Rabat
Start your Rabat trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Brussels to Rabat-Sale Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Rabat when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Masjid Hassan II followed by National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres east of Rabat, a visit to Fes will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée.
Tangier is another essential stop in Morocco and is around 209 kilometres northeast of Rabat. No journey is complete without seeing Ocean Viewpoint, Tangier Beach and Muraille de Tanger.
