Travelling from Dubai to Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Dubai to Sale Airport (RBA). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
Sale Airport is located in Rabat. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is three hours behind Dubai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Dubai to RBA.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to RBA departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Sale Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dubai to RBA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
56.64% of flights taking off from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Sale Airport (RBA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Sale Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RBA instead:
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.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Dubai to Sale Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Sale Airport to the centre of Rabat is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sale Airport (RBA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sale Airport is RM920. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,890. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to RBA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Sale Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Sale Airport (RBA)
August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Sale Airport (RBA). Visit Rabat in April for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Dubai 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 cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Sale Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Rabat
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Sale Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rabat:
Masjid Hassan II and National Archaeology Museum are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Rabat travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Morocco you should also see. Around 161 kilometres east of Rabat, a visit to Fes will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
Tangier is another essential stop in Morocco and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Rabat. No journey is complete without a visit to Tangier Old Town, Old Medina المدينة القديمة and Medina.