Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Rabat
Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rabat require a connection since no direct service exists on this route. You will fly out of Edinburgh airport and land at Sale, which serves the Moroccan capital. The journey typically takes longer than a nonstop option but gives you choices across several carriers.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 2 Jan 2027 | from $171 | Search 2 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 6 Nov 2026 | from $218 | Search 6 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 16 Dec 2026 | from $279 | Search 16 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.5 | 1 Nov 2026 | from $292 | Search 1 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 16 Dec 2026 | from $402 | Search 16 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 2 Jan 2027 | from $500 | Search 2 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 16 Dec 2026 | from $2,580 | Search 16 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 16 Dec 2026 | from $2,607 | Search 16 Dec 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: January — from $171.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $292 | 1 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $279 | 16 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $171 | 2 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $236 | 10 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $185 | 15 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $198 | 5 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $247 | 23 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $175 | 2 Jun 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh EDI | 11 km |
| Rabat | Sale RBA | 8 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
January stands as the cheapest month to travel this route according to current fare data. The price calendar shows availability spanning October through June, so you have options across most of the year. Weekday departures tend to offer better value than weekend flights during any season.
Airlines and what to expect
Easyjet, Vueling Airlines, and Jet2 operate as low-cost carriers on this connecting route. Air France and Transavia France provide full-service alternatives with different inclusions. Budget options keep base fares lower but charge separately for checked baggage and seat selection.
Arriving — Rabat
Sale airport handles all arrivals into Rabat from Edinburgh, sitting several kilometers outside the city centre. You can reach downtown by taxi or public transport depending on your budget and time of day. The transfer takes roughly half an hour under normal traffic conditions.
Before you go: Morocco
- Currency
- MAD (DH)
- Power sockets
- Type C, E · 127 V
- Language
- Standard Moroccan Tamazight, Arabic
- Emergency number
- 112, 15, 19
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +212
- Internet domain
- .ma
- Population of Rabat
- 516 k (2024)
- Time zone
- UTC+00 (Africa/Casablanca)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm Edinburgh is your departure point since the city has only one airport option
- Compare baggage allowances between low-cost and full-service carriers before booking
- Check visa requirements for Morocco if your passport needs one
- Book connecting flights together rather than on separate tickets when possible
- Consider travel insurance given the multi-leg journey involved
Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh – Rabat: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for January 2027 — $171. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Edinburgh – Rabat: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Easyjet, Transavia France, Air France, Vueling Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Jet2, British Airways, BA CityFlyer.
Edinburgh – Rabat: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Rabat?
The distance is about 2,454 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 3 h 27 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Edinburgh – Rabat?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Rabat: Sale (RBA).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Rabat?
Rabat is in the same time zone as Edinburgh.
Edinburgh — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Ryanair UK | direct | 26 Nov 2026 | from $21 |
| Rzeszow | Ryanair | direct | 1 Nov 2026 | from $35 |
| Prague | Jet2 | direct | 3 Jan 2027 | from $54 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 31 Dec 2026 | from $58 |
| Antalya | Sun Express | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $75 |
| Bucharest | Ryanair UK | direct | 31 Dec 2026 | from $94 |
| Budapest | Ryanair | direct | 28 Dec 2026 | from $102 |
| Vienna | Ryanair | direct | 3 Dec 2026 | from $103 |
| Warsaw | Ryanair | direct | 15 Nov 2026 | from $199 |
| Chisinau | Lufthansa | with a stop | 28 Dec 2026 | from $413 |
Rabat — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Edinburgh / Rabat that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Casablanca | 86 km from Rabat | with a stop | 7 Mar 2027 | from $210 |