Travelling from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Explore your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when planning your flight from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA).
Rabat's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Sale Airport is located in Rabat.
With 2 direct flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sale Airport (RBA) is the most popular route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 09:35. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from FCO to RBA is with Ryanair at 18:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Rome to RBA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Rome to RBA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
From central Rome, FCO is approximately 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Sale Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Planning to leave from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)? You can reserve a direct flight from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA) out of this popular hub.
Split up your flight from Rome to Sale Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and RBA are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can get to CIA from central Rome in about 42 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to travel the 18 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to RBA, stay in one of these hotels close to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
About Sale Airport (RBA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Sale Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RBA instead:
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Sale Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Rabat. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Sale Airport, Rs7,348 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from Rs17,438. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from Rome to RBA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Rome to Sale Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Sale Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Rabat in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Rabat. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Rome to RBA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rome to Sale Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rabat
Start your Rabat trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Sale Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Hassan Tower, Chellah and Mausoleum of Mohammed V are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rabat itinerary.
Complete your Rabat trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Rome to Sale Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Rabat. Check out the deals and instantly compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.