| Cover Page | Aug. 02, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 02, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SABRE CORP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36422 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-8647322 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3150 Sabre Drive |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 76092 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Southlake, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| 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 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001597033 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Series A Preferred Stock | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 6.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock |
| Trading Symbol | SABRP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SABR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
