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Flights from Edinburgh to Phnom Penh

From Edinburgh, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines take you to Phnom Penh with one change of plane, at Dubai, Doha or Istanbul. Each Phnom Penh flight then stops once on the way. Typical returns run £734 to £900.

By Pierre-Marie Coupry · updated · sources

Phnom Penh's Royal Palace on the riverfront, seen from the opposite bank, with the city's towers behind

Photo by Piseth Mao on Pexels

Boarding pass · at least one stop

one way · Edinburgh, from

£344

fare checked October 12, 2026; it changes with your dates

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Nonstop
none from Edinburgh
Stops
two, with one change of plane
Total travel time
varies with the connection
Return fare
from £687
Arrival airport
Techo (KTI), since 2025

Edinburgh to Phnom Penh: where to connect

Emirates has the most connections from Edinburgh, three a day. Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines fly twice a day to their hubs.

Connecting in the Gulf? Check your flight close to departure. Europe's aviation safety agency advises its airlines to avoid parts of Gulf airspace until at least November 16, 2026. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad keep flying through their hubs, but schedules can change at short notice.

Via Dubai

Emirates

  1. Edinburgh
  2. Dubai
  3. Singapore (stop)
  4. Phnom Penh

Dubai: a daily Edinburgh flight, then the daily Phnom Penh flight, which stops in Singapore

Right for you if you want one airline end to end; £847 return seen.

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Via Doha

Qatar Airways

  1. Edinburgh
  2. Doha
  3. Ho Chi Minh City (stop)
  4. Phnom Penh

Doha: 2 Edinburgh flights a day, then the daily Phnom Penh flight, which stops in Ho Chi Minh City

Right for you if you'd like to see Ho Chi Minh City on the way.

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Via Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

  1. Edinburgh
  2. Istanbul
  3. Bangkok (stop)
  4. Phnom Penh

Istanbul: 2 Edinburgh flights a day, then the Phnom Penh flight, 3 a week, which stops in Bangkok

Right for you if you'd rather avoid the Gulf.

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Edinburgh to Phnom Penh flight prices by month

The chart shows the lowest fare seen for each departure month, in pounds.

Lowest fare seen

  1. January : –
  2. February : –
  3. March : –
  4. April : –
  5. May : –
  6. June : –
  7. July : –
  8. August : –
  9. September : –
  10. October : £344
  11. November : –
  12. December : –
January
–
February
–
March
–
April
–
May
–
June
–
July
–
August
–
September
–
October
£344
November
–
December
–

Source: Aviasales via Travelpayouts, lowest fares seen in recent days, checked October 12, 2026. “–”: no fare seen for that departure month.

From Techo Airport to central Phnom Penh

Techo replaced the old airport, which was in town. It's farther out: factor the transfer into your arrival plans.

Express bus

1,500 riel

The Phnom Penh city bus line, 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., makes 4 stops as far as the train station. Cash, riel only; 1 to 2 hours depending on traffic.

Taxi or ride-hailing

$10 to $20

Desks in the arrivals hall, or Grab, PassApp and WowNow. The fare depends on the neighborhood. Allow 45 minutes to 1.5 hours for about 20 km.

Pre-booked taxi

from about $15

On 12Go, a private sedan can be booked ahead from about $15, an SUV for around $40. Handy for a night arrival or with family.

After Phnom Penh, the Mekong

Upriver from Phnom Penh, the Mekong braids through islands and rapids on its way to Laos.

Edinburgh to Phnom Penh flights: FAQ

Should you fly from Edinburgh or go via London?
From Edinburgh, you'll always land twice on the way. London has true one-stop flights, on Etihad, Thai Airways or Singapore Airlines, but adds a flight or train south.
What was the cheapest return seen?
£687, on a mix of airlines via Budapest and Beijing. Emirates was seen at £847, with one change of plane in Dubai.
How much is the Cambodia e-Visa for UK passport holders?
$30 for the tourist e-Visa, applied for online; a visa on arrival at Techo, paid in US dollars, is the alternative. Your passport needs 6 months' validity, and the free e-Arrival card must be filled in within 7 days before you land.

Sources: routes, times and fares seen, Kayak UK and Google Flights (October 12, 2026); flights to Techo, AeroRoutes (2025-2026); Gulf airspace, EASA CZIB-2026-07R3 (September 30, 2026); transfers, Techo International Airport, Nomad Lawyer and GeckoRoutes (2026), 12Go (checked October 11, 2026); entry rules, FCDO and Mekong Tourism (January 2025). Updated October 12, 2026 by Pierre-Marie Coupry.