Flying from Istanbul to Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Sale Airport (RBA) taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
4 hours 55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Sale Airport flight.
Rabat is two hours behind Istanbul. Sale Airport is located in Rabat, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Istanbul 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 for international travel.
During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Sale Airport (RBA) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Sale Airport with Air Arabia Maroc. This popular airline operates services from IST.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Air Arabia Maroc between IST and RBA.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Istanbul to RBA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and RBA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Sale Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Sale Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to RBA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Sale Airport (RBA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Sale Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RBA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sale Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and find adventure across Rabat and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Sale Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Sale Airport to the centre of Rabat is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sale Airport (RBA)
Currently, RM240 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sale Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM760. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to RBA.
Organise your trip for February. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Istanbul to Sale Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Istanbul to Sale Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sale Airport (RBA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Sale Airport (RBA). August is the busiest month to visit Rabat. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Book an Istanbul to RBA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rabat to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Sale Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rabat
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rabat right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Sale Airport:
Your Rabat visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you can't miss include Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas.
Explore more of Morocco
You've done Rabat, now it's time to discover more of Morocco. Travel around 161 kilometres east to Fes to tick off its leading sights. From Fes Médina to Royal Palace of Fez and Palais Faraj Suites & Spa, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Morocco, head for Tangier, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Rabat. Tangier Old Town, Old Medina المدينة القديمة and Medina are among the biggest draws.