How do you get to Siem Reap?
Getting There8.9/10Easier to reach than about 90% of cities
- Main airport
- Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: flightconnections.com, directflights.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Airport relocated in 2023; the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) is 25 km north of the city center (60-90 minutes by road) — significantly further than the old in-city airport (REP). Plan extra travel time.
- Pre-book airport transfers online or through your hotel rather than negotiating at the airport stand; walk-up taxi fares can exceed USD 60 versus the official airport rate of USD 35.
- Tuk-tuk fares are negotiable and not metered; always agree on price before departure. Drivers quoting from hotel areas quote higher rates than those arranged through your accommodation.
- Grab operates in Siem Reap and offers app-based transparency to avoid fare haggling — particularly useful after a long flight when tired.
- The city center, Pub Street, and Night Market are walkable from most mid-range guesthouses; short trips within the city rarely require transport.
- For temple visits (Angkor Wat, Phnom Kulen), many visitors rent bicycles from guesthouses — flat terrain and well-paved roads make this practical, not just romantic.
- Avoid accepting 'exclusive tour' quotes from touts at temple gates; drivers arranged through your accommodation are generally more reliable and better priced.
Airport
- Name
- Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI)
- Location
- North of city center
- Airlines Count
- 13
- Distance To Center Km
- 25
- Direct Destinations Count
- 15
Key Routes
Bangkok
Airlines
- Bangkok Airways
- Emirates
- Thai Airways
Ho Chi Minh City
Airlines
- Air Cambodia
- Vietnam Airlines
Hanoi
Airlines
- VietJet Air
- Vietnam Airlines
Phnom Penh
Airlines
- Air Cambodia
- Cambodia Airways
Day Trip Access
Angkor Wat Temple Complex
- Transport
- Tuk-tuk, bicycle, or private driver
- Distance Km
- 5
- Notes
- Can be done in a day; most famous attraction in region
Phnom Kulen National Park
- Transport
- Private driver or organized tour
- Distance Km
- 48
- Travel time
- 4 hours
- Notes
- Sacred site with hilltop temple, waterfalls, and archaeological sites
Kbal Spean
- Transport
- Private driver or organized tour
- Distance Km
- 50
- Travel time
- 4 hours
- Notes
- Archaeological site with elaborate carvings in riverbed
Tonle Sap Lake
- Transport
- Private driver or organized tour
- Notes
- Wetland ecosystem and fishing villages accessible via guided tours
Within City
- Notes
- Primary local transport; negotiate fares in advance. Drivers near hotels quote higher rates; better to arrange through accommodation.
- Notes
- Cheapest option but least safe; not recommended for unfamiliar travelers
- Notes
- App-based ride service offering transparent upfront pricing and avoiding fare negotiation
- Notes
- Practical for city center and temple loops; flat terrain and well-paved roads between temples
Airport To City
Multiple daily schedules
- Cost
- KHR 320,000
- Duration Minutes
- 60-90
- Notes
- Budget-friendly option with scheduled departures throughout the day
On-demand
- Cost
- KHR 968,000
- Duration Minutes
- 60-90
- Notes
- Private shared shuttle services available, slightly more convenience than bus
Available 24/7
- Cost
- KHR 1,408,750
- Duration Minutes
- 60-90
- Notes
- Walk-up fares at airport stand; pre-booked taxis typically USD $25-30
Pre-arranged
- Cost
- KHR 1,024,750
- Duration Minutes
- 60-90
- Notes
- Door-to-door service, recommended for reliability after long flights
Intercity Transport
Phnom Penh
- Distance Km
- 315
- Travel time
- 6-7 by road
- Transport Method
- Private transfer or long-distance bus
- Notes
- Can also fly with Air Cambodia or Cambodia Airways (approximately 1 hour flight)
Rail Ferry Connections
- Status
- Not applicable
- Notes
- No railway or regular ferry connections from Siem Reap to other cities
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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