Cheap flights from Rabat (RBA)

Capital-city airport 10 km from central Rabat

Rabat-Salé Airport sits about 10 km northeast of central Rabat across the Bouregreg river in Salé and serves the Moroccan capital and the wider Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. Royal Air Maroc runs the bulk of departures alongside Air Arabia Maroc and Ryanair, with the route map focused on France, Spain, Belgium and Italy. The airport stays smaller than Casablanca CMN, with most long-haul traffic routing via the larger neighbour.

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Airlines flying from Rabat (RBA)

Major carriers: Royal Air Maroc, Iberia. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, Air Arabia Maroc.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Rabat?
Rabat-Salé Airport uses the IATA code RBA and ICAO code GMME. The airport handles around 1.5 million passengers a year, well below Casablanca CMN, which is why most long-haul flights from the capital route via CMN. Flightmussy maps RBA as Rabat's primary IATA in all searches.
Which airlines fly out of RBA?
Royal Air Maroc, Air Arabia Maroc and Ryanair lead the schedule, with Iberia also serving Madrid year-round. The route map is concentrated on France, Spain, Belgium and Italy. Flightmussy lists every carrier in one no-signup search and compares fares against connecting itineraries via CMN.
How far is Rabat-Salé Airport from central Rabat?
RBA sits about 10 km northeast of central Rabat across the Bouregreg river in Salé. The Aeroport-Rabat Ville bus links the airport to the city in roughly 30-40 minutes, and grand-taxis cover the route in 20 minutes for a fixed fare. The drive via the A1 motorway takes around 15 minutes.
Are there direct flights from RBA to Paris?
Yes. Royal Air Maroc, Air Arabia Maroc and Ryanair all fly RBA-Paris year-round, with Orly the most common terminal and CDG also covered. Flightmussy compares all three carriers across both Paris airports and the 12-month heatmap shows the cheapest week to book.

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