Travel Information For A Flight From Hanoi to Siem Reap

Located in north-west Cambodia near the Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap is a spectacular collection of ruins from the Khmer Kingdom and the gateway to the temples of Angkor. While much of the city features modern hotels and resorts, awesome restaurants and bars, Siem Reap has still maintained its rural charm and local traditions which attract millions of tourists every year. Starting the trip in Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam, you can book flights to Cambodia to visit Siem Reap.

How to get from Hanoi to Siem Reap?

The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Siem Reap is to travel by plane. The average price for a flight from Hanoi to Siem Reap is $162. Cheap flights from Hanoi to Siem Reap can most be found in the last quarter of the year, namely September to December. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Cambodia Angkor Air – the first airline getting IATA Operation Safety Audit certificate in Cambodia, is currently offering cheap flights from Hanoi to Siem Reap with only $155 as well as cheap flights from Siem Reap to Hanoi with only $225. Both offers are for round trip and valid until 31 March 2018.

What to eat in Siem Reap?

One of the most wonderful ways to gain a deep insight into the Cambodian culture is to experience its traditional cuisine, and there is no better option than Siem Reap where you can find an array of dining venues and cuisines. It’s easy to taste many types of Cambodian food, from traditional dishes like fish amok (a fragrant type of curry, usually made with fish and cooked in banana leaves), beef luk-lac (cubed beef wok-fried in sauce and served with salad) and num banh chok (rice noodle soup topped with fish-based yellow kreoung curry), to adverturous snacks such as insects, spiders, scorpions and barbecued snakes. You can find all at local markets, roadside vendors, and upmarket Khmer restaurants within the town centre.

Where to stay in Siem Reap?

Accommodation in Siem Reap ranges from budget hostels and inns to stylish hotels and luxury villas. Budget guesthouses and dorms can be found anywhere between $3 – $15 with air conditioning and free wifi. Mid-range hotels are also widely available, offering comfortable rooms and reasonable prices which vary from $20 to $50 depending on facilities. High end hotels featuring lush surroundings and tasteful décor cost more than $80.