Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Rabat Airport (RBA): what you need to know
The timezone in Rabat is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cairo.
To ensure you get on your CAI to RBA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo Airport to Rabat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAI and RBA:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Jeddah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Rabat Airport (RBA)
At the moment, $160 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Rabat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $381. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CAI to RBA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cairo Airport to Rabat Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to Cairo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Cairo Airport is about 14 miles from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Rabat Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Rabat Airport (RBA)
If you're coming in on a late Cairo Airport to Rabat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RBA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Rabat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, united rent a car or MOVIS and explore beyond Rabat's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Rabat Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Rabat Airport (RBA) to central Rabat
From Rabat Airport, Rabat is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Rabat Airport (RBA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Rabat Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Rabat in March.
Lock in your flight from Cairo Airport to Rabat Airport for August if you want to go to Rabat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 68ºF and 88ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 46ºF and 66ºF. Search for cheap tickets from CAI to RBA sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rabat. Around 50 miles away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
Around 110 miles east of Rabat, Fes is another favorite stop in Morocco. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée.
