Key regional airport
Main gateway to the capital of Morocco, regular and low-cost flights from France, the UK and Spain.
Sale Airport Rabat
Complete guide to Rabat-Salé International Airport: practical information, access, transport, nearby destinations and tips for your arrival in the capital of Morocco.
Gateway to the capital : Rabat-Salé Airport welcomes over 1 million passengers per year and is located 10 km from the city centre — a 15-minute drive.
Key airport information
Why is Salé Airport strategic for your stay?
European connections
Direct flights from Paris (CDG, Orly, Beauvais), Marseille, Lyon, London, Brussels, Madrid, Barcelona and more.
Quick city access
10 km from Rabat, 15 min by car via the N6 or ring road — direct and well-signposted access.
Modern terminal
Renovated and expanded terminal, free Wi-Fi, shops, restaurants, currency exchange and trilingual signage.
Getting around from Salé Airport
- Official taxi (fixed fare): 150 MAD to Rabat centre by day, 200 MAD at night
- Alsa bus line 2: Rabat centre and Salé, 5 MAD, every 20 min
- Car rental: agencies at arrivals exit, ideal for excursions
- Hotel shuttle: most hotels offer a transfer (book in advance)
Neighbourhoods and nearby destinations
Top destinations reachable from Salé
Rabat centre
Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Kasbah of the Udayas — 15 min by car.
Rabat Medina
Souks, Rue des Consuls, crafts — 15 min by car or taxi.
Salé
Salé medina, family beach, fishing port — 5 min.
Chellah
Roman archaeological site and Merinid necropolis UNESCO — 15 min.
Major tourist points of interest
Hassan Tower
10 kmUnfinished 12th-century minaret, symbol of Rabat, UNESCO-listed.
Kasbah of the Udayas
11 kmAndalusian fortress, blue and white alleyways, garden and ocean views.
Mohammed V Mausoleum
10 kmTomb of the founder of the modern Alaouite dynasty.
Chellah
12 kmRoman ruins and Merinid necropolis, lush gardens and storks.
Salé Beach
5 kmLong sandy beach facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Jardins Exotiques de Bouknadel
18 kmBotanical gardens created by a French officer, exotic and Moroccan flora.
Practical tips
Leaving the airport
Follow the ring road to Rabat centre (15 min) or Hassan II Bridge to Salé (5 min). Agdal, Hay Riad and medina are well signposted.
Airport parking
Short-stay free for 15 min, then 8 MAD/h. Long-stay: 50 MAD/day.
Main routes
Rabat centre 10 km, Salé 2 km, Casablanca 90 km (1h), Meknes 150 km (1h45), Fes 210 km (2h45), Tangier 250 km (2h30).
Best times
Avoid 8am-9:30am and 5pm-7pm (Rabat-Salé rush hour). Ideal: early morning or evening.
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Everything about arriving at Salé
10 km — 15 min by car or taxi via the ring road. Direct and well-signposted access.