List of 6 Domestic & International Airports in Cambodia

Cambodia, a wonderful country in Southeast Asia, is a land of tropical adventures and elusive wildlife. Therefore, several tourists visit this place to see the Angkor temples and explore the other exquisite locations. There are 17 airports in Cambodia, of which some are non-functional. All these airports ensure world-class facilities for travellers. 

Among the long list of airports in Cambodia, there are three large airports that have played a significant role in the development of the tourism sector. They are Sihanouk International Airport, Phnom Penh International Airport and Siem Reap International Airport.

1. Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), Pou Senchey District

Phnom Penh International Airport was built in 1995. It is one of the largest airports in Cambodia, located 11 km west of the city centre and occupies almost 386.5 hectares. This international airport manages more than a hundred aircraft each day. It connects the capital city to 35 destinations boosting tourism. 

Moreover, it welcomes almost thirty-six scheduled airlines. The most popular routes from this airport are Phnom Penh to Shanghai. It schedules 618 weekly flights. 

• Address: Pou Senchey District, 10 km west of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• ICAO Code: VDPP
• IATA Code: PNH
• Category: International
• Terminals: Phnom Penh airport has two terminal buildings – one for international and the other for domestic operations. Recently, a new facility for VIP service has been added. In addition, the international terminal has seven aerobridges added in 2003 and 2017, respectively. 

Services & Amenities Available: Phnom Penh Airport offers several facilities to travellers:

• Car rentals
• Restaurants, cafes, and bars
• Duty-free shops
• Business lounges
• Massage Lounge with seated massage and foot massage option
• Smoking Rooms
• Prayer Rooms

2. Siem Reap International Airport (REP), Krong Siem Reap

Inaugurated in 2006, Siem Reap International Airport is one of the busiest Cambodia airports for domestic and international flights. The full name of this airport is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and the city centre of Siem Reap is 9 km from this international airport.

It is named after the famous ancient temple city of Angkor, which is the star attraction of Siem Reap. The new up-gradations in this airport include 4E class which enables travellers to handle long-haul aircraft.

• Address: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
• ICAO Code: VDSR
• IATA Code: REP
• Category: International
• Terminals: Siem Reap Airport has two terminals with advanced facilities. One is for international flights (T1), and the other is for domestic flights (T2). Terminal 1 has an Arrival hall and Departure hall and is much bigger than Terminal 2. It is only a few minutes walk between both terminals.

Services & Amenities Available: Siem Reap Airport offers a range of services to travellers. These are as follows:

• Duty-free shops
• Business lounges 
• Restaurants, cafes, and bars

3. Sihanouk International Airport (KOS), Sihanoukville Province

Sihanoukville, or Sihanouk International Airport, is about 20 km east of Sihanoukville City and opened in 2007. It is one of the major airports in Cambodia and is the third-largest international airport. Sihanouk Airport is also known as Kang Keng Airport. 

After the launch of international routes, this airport has become increasingly popular with Asian and domestic tourists. In 2020, this airport received ACA carbon reduction certification level 2. 

• Address: NR4, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
• ICAO Code: VDSV
• IATA Code: KOS
• Category: International
• Terminals: Terminals at Sihanouk International Airport are Terminal 1(T1), Terminal IN (IN), Terminal DO (DO) and Terminal LL (LL).

Services & Amenities Available: Sihanouk International Airport offers a range of services to travellers. These are as follows:

• Car rentals
• Duty-free shops/Souvenir Shops
• Business lounges 
• Restaurants, bars and cafes
• Flight club restaurant

4. Ratanakiri Airport (RBE), Ratanakiri Province

Ratanakiri Airport is a midsized airport located at a latitude of 13.73000. This airport has one runway and several other airfields nearby. They are - Pleiku Airport, Attapeu Airport, Stung Treng Airport, and Mondulkiri Airport.

• Address: Ban Lung, Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia
• ICAO Code: VDRK
• IATA Code: RBE
• Category: Public
• Terminals: There is only one terminal at this airport. So, the passenger traffic is less here.

Services & Amenities Available: There are no commercial flights to BanLung available, and only chartered and private flights use this airport. However, some services offered here are:

• Car rental
• Airport Parking
• Duty-free shops
• Gift shops
• Luggage storage

5. Battambang Airport (BBM), Krong Battambang

Battambang Airport is 3 kilometres from the city's centre. The total land area of this airport is 128.68 hectares. Established in the year 1968, Battambang Airport will soon be upgraded into the 4C category.

• Address: 36RF+Q4R, Krong Battambang, Cambodia
• ICAO Code: VDBG
• IATA Code: BBM
• Category: Public
• Terminals: There is only one small terminal at this airport. 

Services & Amenities Available: Battambang Airport now serves as a military airbase. The services it offers are as follows:

• Car rental
• Airport Parking
• Duty-free shops
• Gift shops

6. Kampot Airport (KMT), Krong Kampot

Located 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Kampot, Kampot Airport is a public airport that operates both domestic and international flights. Although a small airport, it serves several passengers and offers facilities to them.

• Address: Krong Kampot, Cambodia
• ICAO Code: None
• IATA Code: KMT
• Category: Public
• Terminals: Information Not Available

Services & Amenities Available: You will find the following services at this airport:

• Car rentals
• Bars, restaurants, duty-free stores
• Business lounge to use telephone, fax or hold a business meeting
• Children’s room

Now that you have all details about the airports in Cambodia, you can effectively plan your tour itinerary. However, ensure to note the flight departure and arrival timings. They are subject to external weather conditions. You must always confirm with the airlines before your journey date so that you enjoy a hassle-free journey.