Getting to Phnom Penh

The most practical way to get to Phnom Penh is by air. If you're starting your Cambodia trip in Seam Ream, and you have time, you can travel down the great inland lake Tonle Sap to get to the capital. You can also travel overland, although roads are not always smooth. There is also a train, of sorts, from the Thai border at Battambang.

Airlines Serving Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh's small Pochentong International Airport is only a eight kilometers from town. The airport code is PNH, see Cambodia Airports for more information.

Air Asia

The budget behemouth serves Phnom Penh from Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

Bangkok Airways

Flies from Bangkok to Phnom Penh directly.

Malaysia Air System

The Malaysian national carrier flies internationally between Kuala Lumpur and major cities around the world.

Silk Air

This Singaporean airline flies from Singapore to both Phnom Penh and Seam Reap.

Singapore Airlines

The Singaporean national airline flies daily between Singapore and Phnom Penh.

Thai Airways

The Thai national carrier flies daily to Phnom Penh from Bangkok.

Vietnam Airlines

The Viet national carrier flies to both Seam Reap and Phnom Penh from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

In addition to the above, other airlines include China Airlines, China Southern, Dragon Air, EVA Airlines and Shanghai Airline.

Phnom Penh Arrivals

International arriving passengers should follow the signs to immigration and baggage claim. If you don't have a visa, your first stop should be the visa on arrival counter. You'll need to hand in your completed visa application form together with one passport size photo and your passport at the first counter, then wait for your name to be called to pick up your passport. When you pick up your passport, you need to pay the visa fee, which is US$ 20 for most visa types.

Once you get your visa, or if you already have it, you can head straight to immigration to have your passport stamped. You'll need your passport and the immigration form for passport control. Once you get through immigration, you can get your bags and proceed to customs. Have your customs form ready to hand to the officer. Sometimes the inspectors can't be bothered to come out of their office and you just leave your form in the bin provided.

Phnom Penh Airport Transfers

Just outside the exit from customs are counters for taxi or moto transfers into the city. Taxis charge a flat rate of US$9 which you can pay to the driver when you arrive at your hotel. If you want to save yourself some hassles, you can book your airport transfers in advance through Viator. The following services are available:
 

	Private Phnom Penh Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel   Duration: 20 minutes	$ 11.25
	Save time and money and book your Phnom Penh airport transfer service before you land in Cambodia! Be met on the ground and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle from Phnom Penh Airport to your Phnom Penh City hotel - without the hassle of picking up a rental car, negotiating unfamiliar traffic and maps. Take the easy way - book this efficient Phnom Penh airport transfer service online now! Travel from Phnom Penh Airport to your Phnom Penh hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. Vehicles used: Air-conditioned Sedan Car (1 to 4 people) At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details: Arrival Flight Number Arrival Time Hotel Name (where you would like to be dropped off) Hotel Address Don't forget to book your Hotel to Airport transfer! More information & booking »
	Private Phnom Penh Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport   Duration: 20 minutes	$ 11.25
	Need to get to Phnom Penh Airport? Plan your trip ahead of time and secure your Phnom Penh airport departure transfer right now. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle your Phnom Penh hotel to Phnom Penh Airport. Arrive at the airport on time, relaxed and with no hassles! Travel from your Phnom Penh hotel to Phnom Penh Airport in a private vehicle. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher). Vehicles used: Air-conditioned Sedan Car (1 to 4 people) Don't forget to book your Airport to Hotel transfer! More information & booking »

Phnom Penh Departures

Pochentong International Airport is a rather charming small airport. The structure is rather simple and utilitarian, but somehow avoids the bland gray could-be-anywhere decoration. A rich palette of earth tones covers the walls, and there are many local decorative accents.

After checking in for your flight, you proceed up an escalator and turn right. For domestic flights you proceed straight ahead, or for international turn right again to get to immigration. Once past immigration, you'll find a small collection of shops selling local items as well as duty free merchandise. The duty free selection is quite limited, even for a small airport.

For more information about the Phnom Penh airport, see the complete guide at Asia-Airports.com.

Phnom Penh Departure Tax

The departure tax is US$6 for domestic flights and $25 for international flights ($13 for children 12 and under).

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