The new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI/VDSA) is located about 50 km to the northeast of Siem Reap city in Soutr Nikom District and takes over from the old airport (REP) (now closed) that was located to the northwest of the city center. The new Siem Reap airport is much larger in all facets offering improved services and greater opportunities for direct flights into the province. It is the closest airport to Cambodia’s ancient Angkor Wat temple and archeological park and one of the country’s major three airports, the others being Phnom Penh International Airport and Sihanoukville International Airport.
The new airport is simple and easy to navigate with the comforts you’d expect including restaurants, coffee, washrooms, duty-free stores, luggage carts (free), and facilities you’d expect at a modern airport. It is not a 24-hour airport, it opens on the first flight and closes on the last flight.
Getting to and from the Airport
The most popular destination from the airport is of course, the city of Siem Reap, or Krong Siem Reap, where you find the famous Pub Street, the markets, hotels, guesthouses, and the base for exploring Angkor Wat and all ancient temples, and the attractions of the area, more about Siem Reap and all the amazing things to do.
Airport transfers from the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) to Siem Reap city (Krong Siem Reap) center are offered by an airport shuttle service, private shuttle services, and taxi/hire cars. There is a convenient transportation desk at the airport where you can book a vehicle on arrival for set prices or a shuttle bus ticket. Airport transfer services start at $8 US for the bus and $35 US for a taxi (1-3 passengers).
You can also book transfers in advance with your own choice of company and your hotel provider will also offer services. Cambodia Post also offers a regular shuttle service that can be booked in advance, see here [Facebook].
From the airport, the journey is around 50km taking around 60-90 mins by bus or car traveling along a newly constructed expressway through the scenic farmlands before connecting to National Road 6 and then heading west through Prasat Bakong District and past the Roluos temple area before entering the urban area of Siem Reap.
