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Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport

Also known as: Siem Reap Airport, SAI Airport, Siem Reap Angkor Airport, Angkor International Airport, New Siem Reap Airport.

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Airport facts

Name
Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport
IATA code
SAI
ICAO code
VDSA
City
Siem Reap
Country
Cambodia
Address
Ta Yaek Commune, Soutr Nikom District, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Coordinates
13.3753, 104.2208
Time zone
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Terminals
One passenger terminal with jet bridges: arrivals on the lower level, departures on the upper level, and domestic departures in the east wing.

About Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport

Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI) is the airport for Siem Reap, Cambodia, and the gateway to the temples of Angkor. It opened on 16 October 2023 and replaced the old Siem Reap International Airport, which used the code REP and stood just outside town; that airport is now closed, so every flight to Siem Reap lands here.

The airport stands in Soutr Nikom District, about 50 km (31 miles) east of Siem Reap town and about 40 km from Angkor Wat. The drive into town usually takes about an hour.

Most flights link Siem Reap with Southeast Asia. Air Cambodia and Cambodia Airways fly to Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, Bangkok Airways and Thai AirAsia connect with Bangkok, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore Airlines with Singapore and AirAsia Cambodia with Kuala Lumpur.

All flights use one passenger terminal with jet bridges, with arrivals on the lower level and departures above. From the airport, most travelers head to hotels around Pub Street and the Old Market, along Charles de Gaulle Boulevard toward Angkor Wat, or by the Siem Reap River.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Yunnan Aviation Industry Investment Group, under a 55-year build-operate-transfer agreement

Opened

16 October 2023, replacing the old Siem Reap International Airport (REP)

Runway

One, 05/23, 3,605 m

Terminal capacity

About 7 million passengers per year in its first phase

Arrival tips for Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport

Cambodia asks air travelers to complete the e-Arrival card online at arrival.gov.kh within the seven days before landing; it covers immigration, customs and health in one form. If you already have an e-Visa, have it ready with your passport. If not, go first to the Visa on Arrival counter, opposite the immigration lines, and pay in US dollars cash.

After immigration you collect your bags on the lower level and pass customs into the arrivals hall. Siem Reap–Angkor has one terminal, so there is no terminal to choose. Before you leave the building, you will find an ATM, a currency exchange desk and SIM card counters for Cellcard, Metfone and Smart.

The airport is far from town, so plan your ride before you walk out. The transportation desk and the shuttle bus ticket counter are on the ground floor, to the left as you exit. Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the arrivals hall with a name sign.

Cambodia is on Indochina Time (UTC+7) all year.

Ground transportation

The airport is about an hour from town, so most travelers take the shuttle bus or a car.

  • Siem Reap airport shuttle bus

    The official airport shuttle runs to a stop on 7 Makara Street in Siem Reap, about an hour away. Buy tickets at the counter on the ground floor; it runs on a set timetable, so you may wait for the next departure.

  • Airport taxi

    Fixed-rate taxis and minivans are booked at the transportation desk on the ground floor and go straight to your hotel, in about an hour.

  • Ride-hailing apps

    Grab and PassApp operate in Siem Reap and can be used for rides from the airport. Check the pickup point in the app.

  • Tuk-tuk

    Tuk-tuks wait near the parking lot outside arrivals. The ride is slow over the distance to town and leaves you and your bags exposed to heat and dust.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car or van meets you in the arrivals hall, which suits families, groups and late arrivals heading to hotels across Siem Reap.

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Terminals

Passenger Terminal

The single terminal handles all international and domestic flights, with arrivals on the lower level, departures above and domestic departures in the east wing.

Airlines and destinations

All airlines use the one passenger terminal.

Air Cambodia Passenger Terminal

Phnom Penh, Shenzhen, Sihanoukville

AirAsia Cambodia Passenger Terminal

Kuala Lumpur, Phu Quoc

Bangkok Airways Passenger Terminal

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Cambodia Airways Passenger Terminal

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville

Singapore Airlines Passenger Terminal

Singapore

Thai AirAsia Passenger Terminal

Bangkok Don Mueang, Phuket

VietJet Air Passenger Terminal

Hanoi

Vietnam Airlines Passenger Terminal

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang

Facilities

  • ATM

    A Bred Bank ATM in the terminal dispenses US dollars.

  • Currency exchange

    A bureau de change run by Cambodia Asia Bank is in the arrivals area.

  • SIM cards

    Cellcard, Metfone and Smart have counters as you leave arrivals.

  • Visa on arrival counter

    In the arrivals area, opposite the immigration lines.

  • Transportation desk

    On the ground floor, to the left as you exit, for taxis and minivans; the shuttle bus ticket counter is next to it.

  • Duty free

    Duty-free shops are in the international departures area, on the way to the gates.

Airport lounges

  • Angkor Lounge

    Airside in international departures, level 3, between gates 1 and 3 past the duty-free area. Open daily from 6:00 to 21:00, for Priority Pass members, eligible ticket holders and paying guests.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline for wheelchair or other assistance when you book, ideally at least 48 hours before you fly, so it is ready at the aircraft door.

  • Reduced mobility

    Aircraft park at jet bridges, so most passengers walk or are wheeled straight into the terminal without stairs.

Parking

Airport parking lot

A parking lot is outside the terminal, a short walk from arrivals; tuk-tuks and drivers also wait there.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Siem Reap airport from the town?

Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is about 50 km (31 miles) east of Siem Reap town and about 40 km from Angkor Wat. The drive usually takes about an hour by car or shuttle bus, and longer by tuk-tuk. The old airport near town is closed, so allow more time than older guides suggest.

Is Siem Reap airport code REP or SAI?

Siem Reap's airport code is now SAI. The old Siem Reap International Airport, code REP, closed on 15 October 2023, and Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport opened the next day with the code SAI. All flights to Siem Reap land at the new airport, so search and book flights using SAI.

Is the old Siem Reap airport still open?

No. The old Siem Reap International Airport, just outside town on National Road 6, closed to commercial flights in October 2023. Its traffic moved to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport in Soutr Nikom District. If a hotel or guidebook says the airport is a few minutes away, it is describing the old one.

Do I need a visa to fly into Siem Reap?

Most visitors need a visa for Cambodia. You can apply for an e-Visa online at evisa.gov.kh before you travel, or get a visa on arrival at the counter opposite the immigration lines, paid in US dollars cash. Some ASEAN nationalities are exempt for short stays, so check the rule for your passport.

What is the Cambodia e-Arrival card?

The e-Arrival card is Cambodia's online arrival form, combining immigration, customs and health declarations. Air travelers complete it at arrival.gov.kh within the seven days before arrival and keep the confirmation on their phone. It does not replace a visa, which you still need unless your nationality is exempt.

How do I get from Siem Reap airport to the town?

The official shuttle bus runs from the airport to a stop on 7 Makara Street in Siem Reap, with tickets sold at the counter on the ground floor. Fixed-rate taxis and minivans are booked at the transportation desk, and Grab and PassApp also operate. Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the arrivals hall.

Is there a shuttle bus from Siem Reap airport?

Yes. The official airport shuttle bus links Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport with a stop on 7 Makara Street in Siem Reap, taking about an hour. Buy tickets at the counter on the ground floor, to the left as you exit. It runs on a set timetable, so check the next departure when you land.

How many terminals does Siem Reap airport have?

Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport has one passenger terminal for all international and domestic flights. Arrivals are on the lower level and departures on the upper level, with domestic departures in the east wing. Aircraft park at jet bridges, and all arriving passengers exit into the same arrivals hall.

Which airlines fly to Siem Reap?

Air Cambodia and Cambodia Airways link Siem Reap with Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and nearby countries. Bangkok Airways and Thai AirAsia fly to Bangkok, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air to Vietnam, Singapore Airlines to Singapore and AirAsia Cambodia to Kuala Lumpur. Most long-haul travelers connect through Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Vietnam.

Is there a lounge at Siem Reap airport?

Yes. The Angkor Lounge is airside in international departures, on level 3 between gates 1 and 3, past the duty-free shops. It opens daily from 6:00 to 21:00. Priority Pass members, eligible ticket holders and paying guests can use it, for a stay of up to four hours.

Can I get cash and a SIM card at Siem Reap airport?

Yes. A Bred Bank ATM in the terminal dispenses US dollars, and a Cambodia Asia Bank exchange desk is in arrivals. Cellcard, Metfone and Smart sell SIM cards at counters as you leave arrivals. Bring some clean US dollar notes too, since torn bills are often refused in Cambodia.

What currency is used in Siem Reap?

Cambodia uses the riel, but US dollars are accepted almost everywhere in Siem Reap, and prices for hotels, tours and transport are usually quoted in dollars. Small change often comes back in riel. Carry clean, untorn dollar notes in small denominations, because damaged bills are commonly refused.

What time zone is Siem Reap in?

Siem Reap is on Indochina Time, UTC+7, the same as Bangkok, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Cambodia does not use daylight saving time, so the clock stays the same all year. Flight times on your ticket for Siem Reap are shown in local time.

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Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

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What payment methods are accepted?

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Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

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