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RBA Rabat-Salé Airport

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Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) serves Rabat, about 9 km northeast of Rabat. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATARBA
ICAOGMME
ServesRabat
From centre9 km
Non-stop9
Airlines5
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Elevation84 m

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The airport in numbers

Rabat-Salé Airport — facts & history

We pulled Rabat-Salé Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 873,305 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.1M in 2019.

Passengers / year
873,305
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.1M
in 2019
Elevation
84 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports of Morocco
Passengers per year, 2008–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Rabat-Salé Airport to Rabat

The airport is about 9 km northeast of Rabat, about 18 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Marrakesh has an official flat fare from the airport to the medina (posted) — insist on it. A beige 'petit taxi' with the meter within the city. Estimated fare to the centre: DH75–DH120.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~18 minDH75–DH120
Private transfer~18 minfixed upfront
Car rental~18 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From RBA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Casablanca95 km99 minDH663–DH1053
Meknes112 km118 minDH779–DH1237
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Rabat-Salé Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~DH75–DH120 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rabat ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rabat-Salé Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Royal Air Maroc · Air France · Iberia Airlines · Vueling Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rabat-Salé Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Rabat-Salé Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Rabat shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Rabat-Salé Airport to the centre of Rabat?
Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi. The airport is about 9 km northeast of Rabat, about 18 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Rabat-Salé Airport to Rabat?
Roughly DH75–DH120 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Rabat-Salé Airport?
Marrakesh has an official flat fare from the airport to the medina (posted) — insist on it. A beige 'petit taxi' with the meter within the city.
What's the cheapest way from Rabat-Salé Airport to Rabat?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Rabat-Salé Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Rabat-Salé Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Paris, Casablanca, London, Madrid. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Rabat-Salé Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Rabat-Salé Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Rabat-Salé Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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