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Flight deals from Rabat Airport to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rabat Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £162. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£55 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £55, select.
Istanbul.£60 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £60, select.
Istanbul.£67 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.
Istanbul.£67 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.
Istanbul.£75 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £75, select.
Istanbul.£85 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £85, select.
Istanbul.£115 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Air Arabia Maroc.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Maroc departs from Rabat on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £115, select.
Istanbul.£118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
Istanbul.£130 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Rabat on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £130, select.
Istanbul.£133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Rabat on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Istanbul.£139 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Rabat on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £139, select.
Istanbul.£140 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia Maroc.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Maroc departs from Rabat on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Istanbul.£140 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia Maroc.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Maroc departs from Rabat on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Istanbul.£141 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May.One-way flight with Air Arabia Maroc.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Maroc departs from Rabat on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £141, select.
Istanbul.£142 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia Maroc.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Maroc departs from Rabat on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £142, select.
Istanbul.£143 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Air Arabia Maroc.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Maroc departs from Rabat on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £143, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rabat to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rabat to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from £205
Apr
from £68
May
from £56
Jun
from £61
Jul
from £76
Aug
from £119
Sep
from £67
Oct
from £86
Nov
from £143
Dec
from £134
Jan
from £144
Feb
from £140

Direct flights from Rabat to Istanbul

Rabat to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rabat to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

19 miles from central Istanbul
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Istanbul

21 miles from central Istanbul
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Rabat to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£55
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineAir Arabia Maroc
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Rabat to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rabat to Istanbul is £118. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Rabat to Istanbul.
Air Arabia Maroc flies direct from Rabat to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Rabat to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Rabat to Istanbul is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rabat Airport to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 11 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Air Arabia Maroc offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Sale Airport (RBA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Rabat.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your RBA to IST flight.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Air Arabia Maroc offers direct flights from Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.

  • Air Arabia Maroc is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RBA and IST include:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Malaga Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sale Airport (RBA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • At the moment, £55 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £118. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book four months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RBA to IST.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RBA to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Sale Airport (RBA)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Sale Airport, 70.83% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Sale Airport is about 9 miles from central Rabat. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near RBA? If you've booked an early flight from Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • If you're arriving on a late Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near IST:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sale Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from RBA to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 220 miles east to Ankara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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