Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Rabat Airport (RBA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Rabat Airport.
Rabat is one hour ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MAN to RBA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair UK Ltd has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Rabat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Rabat — and maybe even more of Morocco if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair UK Ltd on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Rabat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAN and RBA:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Rabat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MAN:
Arriving at Rabat Airport (RBA)
If you're getting in on a late Manchester Airport to Rabat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near RBA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Rabat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and explore beyond Rabat's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Rabat Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Rabat Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
Rabat Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Rabat. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Rabat Airport (RBA)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Rabat Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Rabat based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Rabat Airport for August if you want to go to Rabat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to RBA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Morocco
You've visited Rabat, now it's time to explore more of Morocco. Travel around 80 kilometres south-west to Casablanca to tick off its top attractions. From Mosquée to Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Fes is another sought-after destination in Morocco and is around 177 kilometres east of Rabat. No trip is complete without seeing Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée.
