Ludwigskirche
18th-century baroque church by Friedrich Joachim Stengel, at the heart of an elegant square.
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Airport · Saarbrücken, Germany
Saarbrücken SCN
8 km from central Saarbrücken. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 8 km
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About the airport
Saarbrücken Airport is the commercial airport of Saarland. It lies in the district of Ensheim, on a hill east of the city and about 20 minutes by car from the centre. It is a small regional airport, with mostly holiday flights and a few domestic routes.
Terminal
There is a single passenger terminal, compact and easy to get around, with quick security checks and short walks to the gate.
Services
The terminal has a café, a shop, free wifi, a car park next to the terminal and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
R10
Regional bus to Saarbrücken main station (Hauptbahnhof) in about 30 min. Hourly Monday to Saturday, with fewer services on Sundays.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Saarbrücken takes about 20 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A single, compact terminal, with mostly holiday flights and a few domestic routes.
Saarbrücken
Things to do in Saarbrücken
Saarbrücken, the capital of Saarland, sits on the river Saar right by the French border, with a clear French influence on its food and atmosphere. Its baroque centre and lively St. Johann square are made for strolling.
Saarbrücker Schloss
Palace above the Saar, with a regional history museum and views over the city.
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St. Johanner Markt
The liveliest square in the old town, full of bars and terraces around a baroque fountain.
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Völklinger Hütte
Former ironworks in Völklingen, about 10 km away, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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How far is the airport from central Saarbrücken?
Saarbrücken airport is about 8 km from central Saarbrücken.
How do I get from the airport to central Saarbrücken?
From Saarbrücken airport you can take R10 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Saarbrücken airport have?
Saarbrücken has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Saarbrücken?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Passenger terminal façade: Kleinblittersdorfer, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aerial view of the airport and its runway: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Check-in desks in the terminal: Kleinblittersdorfer, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ludwigskirche: NorbertNagel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Saarbrücker Schloss: Lautergold, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- St. Johanner Markt: Dguendel, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Völklinger Hütte: Flocci Nivis, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons