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Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport

Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Cambodia's new gateway to the ancient wonders of Angkor.

Opened
2023
Location
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (IATA: SAI, ICAO: VDSA) is a newly constructed international airport serving Siem Reap, Cambodia, the city closest to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat. It was developed to replace the older Siem Reap International Airport (REP), which closed in November 2023 following the new airport's inauguration. The airport is located approximately 51 kilometres from Siem Reap city centre, significantly farther than its predecessor. It was built and is operated under a concession by Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., a consortium involving Chinese investment. The facility was designed to handle a substantially higher passenger capacity than the former airport. The opening of SAI represented a major infrastructure investment for Cambodia's tourism sector, as Siem Reap is one of the country's primary international destinations. The airport features modern terminal facilities and expanded runway capacity intended to accommodate growing regional and international air traffic.
Terminals
The airport features a single modern international terminal designed to handle millions of passengers annually with expanded capacity beyond its predecessor.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Siem Reap city centre, approximately 51 kilometres away, is available via taxi, private transfer, and shuttle services.
Airlines here
Airlines including Cambodia Angkor Air, AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, China Eastern, and various regional carriers operate flights to and from SAI.
Notable facts
  • ›Replaced the former Siem Reap International Airport (IATA: REP), which closed in November 2023.
  • ›Located approximately 51 km from Siem Reap city centre, making it one of the more distant airports from its served city.
  • ›Developed with significant Chinese investment through the Angkor International Airport Investment consortium.
  • ›Designed to serve the tourism demand generated by the nearby Angkor Wat temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›The airport is intended to eventually handle up to 10 million passengers per year at full capacity.
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Angkor's ancient wonders and vibrant Khmer culture.

Siem Reap is a bustling city in northwestern Cambodia that serves as the base for exploring the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing hundreds of ancient temples built between the 9th and 15th centuries. Despite its tourist infrastructure, the city retains genuine Cambodian character through its markets, riverside neighborhoods, and local pagodas.

Beyond temples, Siem Reap offers a lively food and nightlife scene centered on Pub Street and the Old Market area, along with silk weaving villages, floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake, and a growing number of contemporary art galleries and cultural centers that showcase modern Khmer creativity.

  • •Angkor Wat — the world's largest religious monument and an iconic sunrise destination.
  • •Bayon Temple — famous for its 216 serene stone faces carved into massive towers.
  • •Ta Prohm — atmospheric ruins dramatically engulfed by giant tree roots.
  • •Tonle Sap Lake — Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake with floating fishing villages.
  • •Angkor Thom — a vast walled royal city containing palaces, terraces, and temples.
  • •Preah Khan — a sprawling jungle temple with long colonnaded corridors and few crowds.

Getting around: Siem Reap has no city rail or metro system. Tuk-tuks are the most popular and affordable way to reach the temples and navigate town, with drivers often hired for full-day tours. Ride-hailing apps PassApp and Grab operate in the city and offer transparent fares for tuk-tuks and cars. Motorbike rentals and bicycle rentals are widely available for independent explorers, while guesthouses and hotels can arrange private car or minibus transfers.

Best time: Visit between November and February during the cool dry season when temperatures are comfortable and skies are clear for sightseeing.

Local food: Try fish amok (coconut-steamed fish curry), beef loc lac, fresh khmer noodle soup, and grilled street snacks at the Phsar Chas Old Market or the Angkor Night Market food stalls.

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Encyclopaedia

Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is an international airport in Soutr Nikom District, Siem Reap province serving the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is 18 km (11 mi) northeast of Damdek, 40 km (25 mi) east of Angkor Wat and 50 km (31 mi) east of Siem Reap. It is the second largest airport in Cambodia after the Phnom Penh Techo International Airport. SAI covers an area of 700 hectares of land and has a 3,600 m runway. The airport can handle 65,800 flights and 7 million passengers annually, projected to increase to 112,700 flights and 12 million passengers annually from 2040.

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