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Flight deals from Rabat Airport to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rabat Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 158 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.149 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 149 €, select.

Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.

Istanbul.161 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 161 €, select.

Istanbul.167 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.

Istanbul.171 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 171 €, select.

Istanbul.191 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 191 €, select.

Istanbul.195 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 195 €, select.

Istanbul.202 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 202 €, select.

Istanbul.222 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 222 €, select.

Istanbul.235 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with easyJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Rabat on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 235 €, select.

Istanbul.239 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 239 €, select.

Istanbul.239 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 239 €, select.

Istanbul.254 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 254 €, select.

Istanbul.258 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 258 €, select.

Istanbul.266 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 266 €, select.

Istanbul.287 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Rabat on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Rabat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 287 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rabat to Istanbul

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Direct flights from Rabat to Istanbul

Alternative Rabat to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Rabat to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

Closest

from 162 €

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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul

Cheapest

from 149 €

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Rabat to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	67 €
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	4 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airline	Air Arabia Maroc
Average flights per week	3

Finding cheap flights from Rabat to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from Rabat to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Rabat to Istanbul is 149 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Rabat to Istanbul?

4 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Rabat to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Rabat to Istanbul?

Air Arabia Maroc flies direct from Rabat to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Rabat to Istanbul?

As of April 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Rabat to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rabat to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Rabat to Istanbul is usually June.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Rabat Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 149 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rabat Airport to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rabat Airport to Istanbul on Friday, 5 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Rabat Airport to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Rabat Airport to Istanbul?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Rabat Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Ryanair and Air Arabia Maroc offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Istanbul: what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 45 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Rabat, where Rabat-Sale Airport is located. Istanbul follows the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Istanbul Airport (IST). There are two weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RBA to IST is the 16:10 Air Arabia Maroc service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 17:15 with Air Arabia Maroc.
To avoid missing your RBA to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Start your journey at RBA and travel straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That will be your arrival point when searching for Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul tickets.
Air Arabia Maroc is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from RBA to Istanbul with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Rabat to RBA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near RBA? If you're boarding an early flight from Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Rabat-Sale Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Istanbul

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul flight is 67 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 149 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from RBA to Istanbul by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RBA to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from RBA to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
After stepping off your RBA to Istanbul flight, kick back at a hotel near SAW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW will help you save.

Best time to go to Istanbul

It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month for a trip to Istanbul. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from RBA to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Istanbul

After booking your flight from Rabat-Sale Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top attractions which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.