Why go
- City in Alabama, United States.
- Served by Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).
History
Mobile is a city and the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The population was 187,041 at the 2020 census and estimated at 204,689 following an annexation in 2023, making it the second-most populous city in Alabama. The Mobile metropolitan area, with an estimated 412,000 people, is the third-most populous metropolitan area in the state.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Houston*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Air France AF (717, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 717) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (717, CRJ-900, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 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
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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 Mobile Regional Airport (MOB); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MOB has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Houston). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mobile, Alabama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.