Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Sale Airport (RBA): what you need to know
Bilbao and Rabat are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Your BIO to RBA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Sale Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BIO and RBA include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Sale Airport (RBA)
41 € is the best price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Sale Airport flight. Return flights start at 82 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from BIO to RBA, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to Sale Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from BIO to RBA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Sale Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that depart BIO arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BIO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Sale Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sale Airport (RBA)
If you're landing on a late Bilbao Airport to Sale Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near RBA:
Go where the road takes you with a Sale Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and chase adventure across Rabat and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sale Airport around two weeks ahead.
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 to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Sale Airport (RBA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Sale Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Rabat in April.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Sale Airport for August if you'd like to visit Rabat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to RBA in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Morocco you should also see. Around 80 kilometres south-west of Rabat, a trip to Casablanca will keep you on the move. 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, about 177 kilometres east of Rabat. Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bab Bou Jeloud and Dar Batha Museum are key reasons to visit.