Why go
- City in Georgia, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Savannah Historic District.
- Served by Statesboro Bulloch County Airport (TBR).
History
Savannah is a city in and the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, it is the oldest city in the state, and was the capital of the colonial Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah today is an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. The city is the most populous in the Coastal Georgia region and the fifth-most populous in the state as a whole, with a population of 147,780 at the 2020 census and an estimated 149,440 in 2025. The Savannah metropolitan area, with about 438,000 residents in 2025, is the third-largest metro area in the state.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145, Embraer 175, Embraer 170) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, A319, 717, MD-88, CRJ-900, Embraer 175) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, New York, New York*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, Embraer 175, Embraer 170) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Boston, New York
- Air France AF (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 Statesboro Bulloch County Airport (TBR); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SAV has direct flights to 13 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Philadelphia…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: City Hall Landing - City of Savannah, 2.9 mi); routes include City Hall Landing to Hutchinson Island, Waving Girl Landing to Hutchinson Island, City Hall Landing to Waving Girl Landing.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Savannah, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.