Gibraltar to Salé flights
Salé lies 267 km (166 mi) south-west of Gibraltar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Gibraltar | Salé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Gibraltar | Morocco |
| Population | 26,544 | 972,299 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Gibraltar) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Nearest large airport | GIB, 1 km out | RBA, 4 km out |
Clocks in Salé are 1 h behind Gibraltar right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands only 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Salé
Crossing from Gibraltar into Morocco: money changes from the Pound to the Dirham (MAD); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +212; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648864.
Airports at each end
Leaving Gibraltar
Gibraltar is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gibraltar Airport (GIB), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 61 km), Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG, 69 km), Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, 96 km), Jerez Airport (XRY, 92 km).
Arriving in Salé
Salé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabat-Salé Airport | RBA | 4 km (2 mi) | 11,483 ft | 276 ft |
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Staying in Salé
Our booking partner lists 109 places to stay in Salé. Of the 47 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (25). Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 4,580 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Salé from Gibraltar?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gibraltar.
How long does it take to get from Gibraltar to Salé by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gibraltar and Salé?
Salé is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Casablanca against Europe/Gibraltar).
Which airports are used for Gibraltar to Salé flights?
Typically Gibraltar Airport (GIB) to Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA).
What currency do I need in Salé?
The Dirham (MAD).
Where can I stay in Salé?
Our booking partner lists 109 places to stay in Salé, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.