Rabat to Gibraltar flights
Gibraltar lies 273 km (169 mi) north-east of Rabat, +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.
| Rabat | Gibraltar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Gibraltar |
| Population | 1.7 million | 26,544 |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+2 (Europe/Gibraltar) |
| Nearest large airport | RBA, 9 km out | GIB, 1 km out |
Clocks in Gibraltar are 1 h ahead of Rabat right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands 2 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gibraltar
Crossing from Morocco into Gibraltar: money changes from the Dirham to the Pound (GIP); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +350; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rabat
Rabat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Airport | GIB | 1 km (1 mi) | 6,000 ft | 12 ft |
| Sania Ramel Airport | TTU | 61 km (38 mi) | 10,784 ft | 10 ft |
| Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport | TNG | 69 km (43 mi) | 11,483 ft | 62 ft |
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,500 ft | 53 ft |
| Jerez Airport (regional) | XRY | 92 km (57 mi) | 7,546 ft | 93 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gibraltar from Rabat?
273 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rabat.
How long does it take to get from Rabat to Gibraltar 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 Rabat and Gibraltar?
Gibraltar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Gibraltar against Africa/Casablanca).
Which airports are used for Rabat to Gibraltar flights?
Typically Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) to Gibraltar Airport (GIB); Gibraltar also has TTU, TNG, AGP, XRY.
What currency do I need in Gibraltar?
The Pound (GIP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.