Travelling from Rabat Airport (RBA) to Dakhla Airport (VIL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport.
Dakhla's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rabat.
You can choose from three weekly Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport flights. The 17:50 departure with Royal Air Maroc is the earliest available. Royal Air Maroc operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
Leave enough time to make your RBA to VIL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Royal Air Maroc has direct flights from Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Dakhla — and maybe even more of Morocco if your schedule allows.
Royal Air Maroc is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Royal Air Maroc is the most punctual carrier that offers RBA to VIL flights, with 74.07% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Paris Orly Airport is a sought-after stop between RBA and VIL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rabat Airport (RBA) to Dakhla Airport (VIL)
Right now, Rs31,347 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs55,228. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RBA to VIL.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Rabat Airport (RBA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rabat Airport, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Rabat Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Rabat. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RBA? If you're boarding an early flight from Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dakhla Airport (VIL)
If you're coming in on a late Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near VIL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dakhla Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from CMB Cars, Dakhla Best Car or FoxCar to explore Dakhla and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dakhla Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Dakhla Airport (VIL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Dakhla. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Rabat Airport to Dakhla Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Dakhla, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RBA to VIL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Laayoune Hassan I is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dakhla. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Dune de Laayoune, Nouvelle Mosquée and Mosquée.