Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport SAI

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) opened on 16 October 2023 and replaced the city’s old airport (REP), closed to commercial flights to reduce traffic and pollution near the Angkor temples. It is in Soutr Nikom district, about 50 km east of Siem Reap, much farther than the old one. Its initial capacity is around 7 million passengers a year, with expansions planned.

Terminals

There is a single modern terminal with boarding bridges (about 15) and a runway of more than 3,600 m that can take wide-body aircraft. With one terminal, there are no transfers between buildings.

Airlines and destinations

Regional airlines such as AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Lao Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines operate here, with flights to Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, among others. There are also many flights from China and other parts of Asia, and domestic connections to Phnom Penh. Routes change often, so check yours.

Services

The terminal is new and has shops, cafes and waiting areas. Bring some cash for the trip into town.

Tips

Distance is what matters: the trip into town is long, so allow plenty of time, especially for an early flight, and confirm your transfer with your accommodation before arriving. If you find old information or bookings with the code REP, they no longer apply: the current airport is SAI.