General Information About Flights From Bangkok To Cambodia
Being the capital and also of the largest city of Thailand, Bankgok is a vibrant metropolis that combines the exoticism of old Siam with the energy of modern Southeast Asia. Its international airport and bus services are also a convenient way to enter Cambodia – the gateway to charming Phnom Penh and ancient temples of Angkor. Among several means of transportation, traveling by air via booking Cambodia flight tickets is considered the most comfortable and fastest way to get from Bangkok to Cambodia. Here you can find some useful information about Bangkok to Cambodia flight.
Flights from Bangkok to Cambodia
Most flights from Bangkok to Cambodia will land in the two most popular destinations: Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. In general, cheap flights from Bangkok to Cambodia can most be found in February.
Get to Siem Reap from Bangkok
Siem Reap International Airport is only a short distance from the city of Siem Reap, and the city is just 6 kilometers from the amazing Angkor Archaeological Park.
Cambodia Angkor Air is one of the airlines that offer direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok to Siem Reap. The average price for these flights is $144 and the flight duration is 1 hour and 5 minutes. Another option is to fly from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok with low-cost airlines. However, the risk that these cheap flights can be cancelled or postponed indefinitely is quite hight.
Getting from Siem Reap Airport to the city takes about 15 – 20 minutes. If your hotel in Siem Reap offers a free pick-up service, the driver will be waiting with a sign by the transport desk. In case not, you can use a tuk tuk which will cost around $7 in day-time (6am – 11pm) or an air-conditioned taxi with $9.
Get to Phnom Penh from Bangkok
You can also book a flight from Bangkok to the Cambodian capital city, Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh International Airport is the largest airport in Cambodia covering an area of 400 hectares and is located 10 kilometers west of Phnom Penh.
Flights from Bangkok to Phnom Penh cost around $92 with the flight time of 1 hour and 10 minutes. If you need to get a visa on arrival stop at the counter, submit your application form, one passport photo and $20, then wait approximately 15 minutes while your visa is issued.
As Phnom Penh does not have city trains or busses connecting the airport to the heart of the city, the only way to get to your hotel other than hotel pick-up service is by taxi. Using public taxi is easy and a flat rate is applied to anywhere in the downtown area. Besides, there are some other options such as tuk-tuks which cost $7 and motorcycle taxis which cost no more than US$3.00.