What to expect at Siem Reap’s new airport and how to get to town.
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport opened in 2023 about 45 km east of the city. There is no train or public bus; the options are an airport taxi counter, a pre-booked private transfer or a hotel shuttle.
Pre-booked transfer
Your driver waits in arrivals with a name sign and tracks your flight. The drive to town takes around 50 minutes. Prices start from $35 per car.
Tips
- Buy a SIM card after immigration; prices are fixed.
- Visa on arrival is paid in USD, cash only.
- Keep small USD notes for tips and tuk-tuks in town.
From landing to the car
After you land, you will go through immigration, collect your bags and walk out to the arrivals hall. Your driver stands just beyond the exit with a sign showing your name, and has already checked your flight status, so a delayed plane is not a problem. Waiting time at airports is free for the first 90 minutes.
Getting your visa and money
Most travellers can apply for an e-visa online before they fly, which saves time at the counter. ATMs in the terminal pay out US dollars, and shops, taxis and hotels across Cambodia accept dollars as readily as riel, so you do not need to change money before you leave the airport.
Travelling to the temples
The airport is about 45 km from the centre, and the Angkor ticket office is on the way to the temples, not on the road to the airport. If you land in the morning, many guests drop their luggage at the hotel first and head out to Angkor Wat the same afternoon. We can arrange a hotel drop-off followed by a temple pickup in one booking.
Departing from Siem Reap
For departures, plan to arrive about two hours before an international flight. Traffic in town is light early in the morning, and your driver will collect you from the hotel door at the time you choose.