Flights to Saarbrücken
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Saarbrücken is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), 72 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN, 81 km), Strasbourg Airport (SXB, 89 km), Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB, 93 km), Saarbrücken Airport (SCN, 8 km), Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | LUX | 72 km (45 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,234 ft |
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | 81 km (50 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,649 ft |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,874 ft | 505 ft |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 93 km (58 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Saarbrücken Airport (regional) | SCN | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,058 ft |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (regional) | ETZ | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,202 ft | 870 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, LUX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,234 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Saarbrücken
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saarbrücken to London | United Kingdom | 565 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Saarbrücken to Berlin | Germany | 579 km (360 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Saarbrücken to Madrid | Spain | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Saarbrücken to Algiers | Algeria | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Saarbrücken to Rome | Italy | 921 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Saarbrücken to Paris | France | 342 km (213 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Saarbrücken to Hamburg | Germany | 523 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Saarbrücken to Budapest | Hungary | 908 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Saarbrücken to Warsaw | Poland | 1,038 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Saarbrücken to Vienna | Austria | 696 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Saarbrücken to Barcelona | Spain | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Saarbrücken to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Saarbrücken to Munich | Germany | 357 km (222 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Saarbrücken to Milan | Italy | 450 km (280 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Saarbrücken to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,131 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Saarbrücken to Prague | Czechia | 542 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Saarbrücken to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 722 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Saarbrücken to Copenhagen | Denmark | 809 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Saarbrücken to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Saarbrücken to Oslo | Norway | 1,211 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Saarbrücken to Köln | Germany | 189 km (118 mi) | about 1 h |
| Saarbrücken to Dublin | Ireland | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Saarbrücken to Beijing | China | 7,935 km (4,931 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| Saarbrücken to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,939 km (1,205 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Saarbrücken to Tianjin | China | 8,043 km (4,998 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Saarbrücken to Moscow | Russia | 2,174 km (1,351 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Saarbrücken to Seoul | South Korea | 8,704 km (5,408 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Saarbrücken to Harbin | China | 7,951 km (4,941 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Saarbrücken to Tokyo | Japan | 9,483 km (5,892 mi) | about 12 h 54 min |
| Saarbrücken to Weifang | China | 8,359 km (5,194 mi) | about 11 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Saarbrücken?
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) is the closest large airport at 72 km (45 mi). The others, HHN, SXB, FKB, SCN, ETZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LUX from Saarbrücken city centre?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Saarbrücken on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.