| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 19, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Sabre Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001597033 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 19, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36422 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-8647322 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3150 Sabre Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Southlake |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 76092 |
| City Area Code | (682) |
| Local Phone Number | 605-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SABR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
