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Flights between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh

About fifty minutes in the air link Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, in both directions, on Air Cambodia and Cambodia Airways. But both airports are far from town: door to door, flying saves less time than you'd think against the bus, about six hours, and the Tonlé Sap boat in the high-water season.

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 · nonstop

one way · Siem Reap, from

$84

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

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Flight
nonstop, 45 min to 1h 05m
Airlines
Air Cambodia, Cambodia Airways
One way
from $84
Siem Reap airport
about 50 km from town

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh: plane, bus, boat or taxi?

There's no train and no expressway between the two cities: you fly, follow National Road 6, or cross the Tonlé Sap. Times are for the trip itself; by air, add the drive to both airports.

Bus or van

Our pick

≈ 6 hrs · from $10

Right for you if

You want the cheapest option and to leave from downtown: departures all day, plus Giant Ibis night buses.

Not for you if

Six hours on National Road 6 sounds long: the Siem Reap expressway is still only a project.

Buses and times on 12Go Affiliate link

Plane

Fastest

≈ 50 min in the air · several flights a day

Right for you if

You're short on time, or connecting to an international flight at Techo.

Not for you if

You count door to door: the shuttle takes about 1h 15m from the airport to downtown Siem Reap, and Techo is 45 minutes or more from Phnom Penh.

Boat on the Tonlé Sap

Across the lake

≈ 7 hrs · $49 · June or July to February or March

Right for you if

You'd rather cross the Tonlé Sap, Cambodia's great lake, than ride the highway.

Not for you if

You're traveling in the dry season, or don't want to spend the day on it: allow 7 hours, sometimes more.

Private taxi

Door to door

4 to 6 hrs · $70 to $110 per car

Right for you if

There are three or four of you: you split the fare and leave when you like.

Not for you if

You're traveling solo: the bus costs seven to ten times less.

Taxis and prices on 12Go Affiliate link

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh flight prices by month

The lowest one-way fare seen for each departure month. The gap mostly comes down to the time of day and the airline.

One way, lowest fare seen

  1. January : $306
  2. February : –
  3. March : –
  4. April : –
  5. May : –
  6. June : –
  7. July : –
  8. August : –
  9. September : –
  10. October : $84 the cheapest
  11. November : $90
  12. December : $468
January
$306
February
–
March
–
April
–
May
–
June
–
July
–
August
–
September
–
October
$84the cheapest
November
$90
December
$468

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

From Siem Reap and Techo airports to downtown

Both airports are new and far out: Siem Reap-Angkor opened in 2023 about 50 km from town, Techo in 2025 about 20 km south of Phnom Penh.

Shuttle, Siem Reap airport

$8 · ≈ 1h 15m

The official shuttle runs to downtown Siem Reap about ten times a day; the Cambodia Post shuttle, $9 with one bag, stops at the riverside post office.

Taxi, Siem Reap airport

$35 per car

At the official counter, a car for up to 7 people is $35 and a minivan $40 to $45; allow an hour. A tuk-tuk is $15 to $25 and takes 1 to 1.5 hours.

Express bus, Techo

1,500 riel

The Phnom Penh city bus line makes 4 stops up to the railway station, 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., cash in riel only; 1 to 2 hours depending on traffic.

Taxi or ride-hailing, Techo

$10 to $20

Counters in the arrivals hall, or Grab, PassApp and WowNow. Allow 45 minutes to 1.5 hours for about 20 km.

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh flights: FAQ

How long is the flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh?
45 minutes to 1h 05m depending on the airline and schedule, nonstop. With check-in and the drive to both airports, allow half a day door to door.
Which airlines fly between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh?
Air Cambodia, which advertises 4 flights a day each way, and Cambodia Airways, which launched the route on June 26, 2026 with 2 round trips a day. Published schedules change often: check them when you book.
How much checked baggage is included?
On Air Cambodia, for economy tickets issued since July 11, 2026: 7 kg carry-on plus one 23 kg checked bag. Cambodia Airways doesn't publish its allowance on its website: check your ticket.
Can you connect to an international flight in Phnom Penh?
Yes, Techo handles international flights. On a single ticket, the airline handles the connection; on two separate tickets, leave at least 3 hours between flights.

Sources: fares, Aviasales via Travelpayouts (weekly check); flights, Air Cambodia (schedules and baggage, 2026), AeroRoutes (June 17, 2026), GoAsia (July 2026), FlightStats (October 2026); Siem Reap airport and shuttles, siemreap.net (October 2026), HelloAngkor (February 2026), Siem Reap Airport Bus; buses and taxis, Giant Ibis, 12Go (checked October 12, 2026) and Move to Cambodia (March 2026); boat, Move to Cambodia (March 2026) and Kiripost (December 2025); rail, Seat61 (June 2026); Techo, Techo International Airport, Nomad Lawyer and GeckoRoutes (2026). Updated October 12, 2026 by Pierre-Marie Coupry.