Why go
- Capital of Saarland, Germany.
- Served by Zweibrücken Airport (ZQW).
History
Saarbrücken is the capital and largest city of the state of Saarland, Germany. The city has 181,959 inhabitants and is Saarland's administrative, commercial and cultural centre. It is located on the Saar River, and directly borders the French department of Moselle.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Berlin*, Hamburg*, Luxemburg*
- Luxair LG (Dash 8-400, ERJ-145) · 3 routes: Berlin, Hamburg, Luxemburg
- Air Berlin AB (A320, 737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Berlin, Palma de Mallorca
- Hainan Airlines HU (A320, 737-700) · 1 route: Berlin*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 5 routes: Antalya, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Zweibrücken Airport (ZQW); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZQW has direct flights to 5 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Antalya, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saarbrücken, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.