Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Sale Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Brussels and Rabat are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Brussels Airport to Sale Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with TUI fly is the earliest flight you can take. Royal Air Maroc operates the latest service of the day at 21:40.
To ensure you catch your BRU to RBA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Rabat, Morocco. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Brussels Airport to Sale Airport:
Air Arabia Maroc is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BRU to RBA flights is Royal Air Maroc.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Sale Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BRU and RBA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Sale Airport (RBA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Sale Airport flight is Rs16,951. A round-trip fare is currently Rs40,599. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to RBA by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Sale Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BRU to RBA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brussels Airport to Sale Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
71.97% of flights that take off from Brussels Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Sale Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sale Airport (RBA)
If you're coming in on a late Brussels Airport to Sale Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near RBA:
Grab a Sale Airport rental car and discover Rabat and beyond with your own wheels. AddCar, united rent a car and MOVIS are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sale Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Sale Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Rabat. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sale Airport (RBA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brussels Airport to Sale Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Rabat in April.
Book your flight from Brussels Airport to Sale Airport for August if you want to explore Rabat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BRU to RBA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Morocco
You've visited Rabat, now it's time to explore more of Morocco. Journey about 80 kilometres south-west to Casablanca to check off its top attractions. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Morocco, head for Fes, roughly 177 kilometres east of Rabat. Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud and Dar Batha Museum are key highlights.