Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
Rabat is two hours behind Riyadh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RUH to RBA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Sale Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and RBA:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sale Airport (RBA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Sale Airport flight is $484. A return ticket right now is $1,142. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RUH to RBA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sale Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to RBA.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH land on time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sale Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to RUH:
Arriving at Sale Airport (RBA)
Book a hotel close to RBA if you're taking a late King Khaled International Airport to Sale Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Sale Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and venture far and wide through Rabat and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sale Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
From Sale Airport, Rabat is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Sale Airport (RBA)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sale Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Rabat based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sale Airport for August if you want to visit Rabat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to RBA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Morocco just waiting to be discovered. Around 80 kilometres south-west of Rabat, a visit to Casablanca will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Morocco, head for Fes, roughly 177 kilometres east of Rabat. Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud and Dar Batha Museum are highlights.