
The airport is in Salé, about 8 km northeast of central Rabat. The drive usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Terminal 1, opened in 2012, handles most international flights. An older terminal building sits next to it, within walking distance.
Airlines including Air Arabia, easyJet, Air France and British Airways serve the airport.
You can take a grand taxi, the airport shuttle bus, or a rental car. Agree taxi fares before the ride.
The airport is operated by ONDA, Morocco's national airports authority. It also hosts a Moroccan air force base.
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal.
Yes. Duty-free shopping, cafés, currency exchange and ATMs are available.
For travellers visiting the capital, it is much closer than Casablanca's main airport, which lies about 90 km away.
Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) serves Rabat, the capital of Morocco, and its twin city of Salé. It is run by ONDA, the national airports authority, and it is also home to a Moroccan air force base. For visitors, it is a relaxed alternative to arriving through Casablanca, which lies about 90 km to the southwest.
The airport is in Salé, roughly 8 km northeast of central Rabat. By road, the trip into the city usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Terminal 1 opened in 2012 and handles most international flights. An older building sits alongside it, and the two are close enough to walk between in a few minutes. Inside you will find duty-free shops, cafés, currency exchange, ATMs and free Wi-Fi.
Rabat-Salé has a mix of network and low-cost airlines, including Air Arabia, easyJet, Air France and British Airways. Many routes head to cities in Europe, with a focus on France, Spain and Belgium. Schedules vary by season, so check the current timetable for your route.
Rabat's medina, its Atlantic seafront and the historic Kasbah of the Udayas are all a short ride from the airport. Across the Bou Regreg river, Salé has its own old walled town. Rabat also has good rail links to Casablanca, Fez and Tangier for onward trips.
Keep some local currency for taxis, as card payment is not always possible. If your route has a limited number of weekly departures, set up alerts early and plan around the days that work. Arrive with enough time for passport control on international flights.
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