Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Madrid and Rabat share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 22 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Royal Air Maroc operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to RBA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Royal Air Maroc offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Rabat — and maybe even more of Morocco if time allows.
Royal Air Maroc has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating MAD to RBA flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 68.97% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and RBA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Seville Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sale Airport (RBA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport flight is £14. A return fare is currently £27. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MAD to RBA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sale Airport (RBA)
If you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near RBA:
Pick up a Sale Airport rental car and explore Rabat and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, united rent a car and MOVIS are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Sale Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sale Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
From Sale Airport, Rabat is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Sale Airport (RBA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Rabat in April.
The warmest month in Rabat is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sale Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to RBA in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
You've seen Rabat, now it's time to explore other corners of Morocco. Journey about 50 miles south-west to Casablanca to check off its top sights. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 110 miles east of Rabat, Fes is another favourite stop in Morocco. Start your sightseeing at Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud and Dar Batha Museum.