Flying from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the two main airports in Rome.
Rome and Rabat (where Sale Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to RBA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Rome to RBA that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FCO and RBA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome to Sale Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
70.57% of flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can book a direct Rome to Sale Airport (RBA) flight ticket with departures from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Decide if leaving from CIA is a better fit for your trip.
Get on your direct flight from Rome to RBA with Ryanair. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of CIA.
Ryanair is the top choice for bookings on the CIA to RBA route.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Ryanair. Its Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Sale Airport flights arrive without delay 68.0% of the time.
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to RBA flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Sale Airport (RBA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Sale Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near RBA:
Grab a Sale Airport rental car and explore Rabat and beyond with your own wheels. AddCar, united rent a car and MOVIS are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Sale Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Sale Airport to the centre of Rabat is about 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA)
Rs8,342 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Sale Airport. Return flights start at Rs16,684. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snag cheap flights from Rome to RBA, book your ticket four months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Rome to Sale Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Sale Airport (RBA), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Rabat based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Rome to RBA flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rabat to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Sale Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 19ºC.
More about Rabat
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Sale Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rabat:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and باب الوداية - Bab Oudayas are top attractions which should feature on any good Rabat itinerary.
Explore more of Morocco
You've visited Rabat, now it's time to discover other corners of Morocco. Journey around 161 kilometres east to Fes to tick off its leading sights. From Fes Médina to Royal Palace of Fez and Palais Faraj Suites & Spa, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Morocco, consider Tangier, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Rabat. Tangier Old Town, Old Medina المدينة القديمة and Medina are among the biggest draws.