Cheap Flights from Bangkok to Phnom Penh

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About Airport

-Airports providing direct flights from Bangkok

Direct flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh can take off from two Bangkok international airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

-Airport in Phnom Penh

Only one main international airport serves Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH).

-How to get to airports in Bangkok?

Passengers departing Bangkok on flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh have numerous transfer methods to the city's 2 airports. From the city centre to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), transport options include:

From central Bangkok to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), transport options include:

-Airports and terminal information in Bangkok

Passengers flying to Phnom Penh from Bangkok can leave from two main international airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK). About 25 km or 16 miles from Bangkok downtown is the bigger of the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). As the busiest airport in Thailand, the BKK is a 3-terminal airport where T1 and T2 handle the international flights, and T3 manages the domestic flights.

Although smaller than the BKK, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is relatively closer to central Bangkok, about 24 km or 15 miles away. This two-terminal airport is the regional hub for many budget airlines, and the DMK is a history of being Asia's oldest operating airport. Direct flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh operated by Thai AirAsia will land at this airport. 

-How to get to downtown from the airport in Phnom Penh?

After arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport, travellers have many different transfer methods from the airport to Phnom Penh city centre. 

There's no fixed rate for taxis, and a taximeter is not always used to calculate the fare. So, make sure to agree on a price before setting off. Bus Line 3 runs between the airport and various points across the city centre. For the Tuk-Tuk options, fares are based on the number of passengers and the final destination. Agree on a price beforehand. For safety reasons, only use a tuk-tuk if you are travelling light and without young children. A new train option runs between Phnom Penh International Airport (parking area) to Phnom Penh Railway Station (City Centre) in approximately 30 minutes.

-Airport and terminal information in Phnom Penh

Being the primary airport serving the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) is the largest and busiest airport in the country. Only about 10 km or 6.2 miles from the city centre, the PNH has 2 terminals for departure and arrivals. The airport is fitted with all the

necessary travel services and facilities. On the Ground Level are Immigration, Baggage Claims, Customs and Check-in, as well as services like currency exchange, ATMs, information desk and toilets. The First Level is the Departures Level, including Immigration, Baggage inspection and Gates. The VIP Lounges are situated on the Mezzanine Level.

About Airlines

-Which airlines providing the route?

Approximately 235 flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh are being offered each week. Thai AirAsia is the most popular airline for this route, which operates around 58 non-stop flights from Bangkok to Phnom Penh weekly. Other airlines that offer direct flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh include Cambodia Airways, Bangkok Airways, Hahn Air Systems, Lanmei Airlines, Sky Angkor Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Smile and Thai Vietjet Air.

-Fastest direct flight

For the fastest direct flights for this route, fly with Cambodia Airways and Hahn Air Systems. On most days of the week, each of these airlines will offer one direct flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh of the shortest duration, 1 hour 5 minutes. 

-Cheapest flight

According to Trip.com, the lowest price for flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh direct is around £36, while flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh return can be purchased for around £84. 

-Flight duration and distance

The average flight time is 1 hour 14 minutes from Bangkok to Phnom Penh. The shortest duration is 1 hour 5 minutes, and the longest duration for direct flights Bangkok to Phnom Penh is 1 hour 15 minutes. The air travel distance from Bangkok to Phnom Penh is approximately 539 km or 335 miles.

-Earliest and latest flights

The earliest flight departs from Bangkok (DMK) at 06:55 and arrives in Phnom Penh (PNH) at 08:05. The latest flight departs from Bangkok (BKK) at 21:15 and arrives in Phnom Penh (PNH) at 22:30.

About Phnom Penh

-Tourist attractions in Phnom Penh

Set on the banks of both the Tonlé Sap and Mekong Rivers, Phnom Penh is Cambodia's sprawling and bustling capital city in Southeast Asia. A mix of colonial-era architecture, stunning golden temples and palaces, and small windy back alleys, Phnom Penh is a fascinating and exotic destination for international travellers. For the best of Cambodian temples and buildings, visit the Royal Palace complex, which has been the seat of Cambodia's royal family since the 1860s; learn about the country's culture and history in the Cambodia National Museum; and stop by Wat Ounalom, the headquarters of Buddhism in the country. There's plenty of shopping to be done in Phnom Penh too. Remember to haggle in the lively Russian Market (Psar Tuol Tom Pong) or browse the goods in the famous domed building called the Psar Thmei market. Other exciting things to do in town include taking a cruise on Phnom Penh's rivers, watching a traditional Khmer classical dance performance or taking a stroll like a local along the Sisowath Quay.

-Popular hotels in Phnom Penh

Finding suitable accommodation in a new city can be a hassle. Check out Trip.com's Best Hotels in Phnom Penh recommendation for the top popular hotels in the city centre. The best neighbourhoods for tourists in Phnom Penh include the Chamkar Mon, Daun Penh, Tuol Kouk District and Prampir Makara.

-Best time to visit Phnom Penh

Due to its location in Southeast Asia, Phnom Penh is officially hot year-round. So, with no actual winter weather, the best times for visitors are during the cooler months between November and February, which also happens to be the dry season for the region. The wet season falls Between June and early September, and the hottest months are April to May, when the temperature can rise to 40C or 104F.