Travelling from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH): what you need to know
Bangkok has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The average time for a direct flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport is 1 hour 12 minutes.
Phnom Penh's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Bangkok. Phnom Penh International Airport is located in Phnom Penh.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) is the most popular route. There are 169 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Cambodia Airways at 21:20. Choose the first BKK to PNH departure operated by Thai AirAsia at 07:10 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Bangkok to PNH won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Direct flights from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport are offered by a variety of airlines at BKK. Get on board with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Bangkok to PNH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
From central Bangkok, BKK is around 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Prefer to leave from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? You can reserve a direct flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) out of this hub.
Catch your direct flight from Bangkok to PNH with Thai AirAsia. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of DMK.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Don Mueang International Airport and PNH:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You can reach DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Bangkok to PNH, take things easy in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
About Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
Book a hotel close to PNH if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to central Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh International Airport to central Phnom Penh is around 30 minutes in a car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport is R 702. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,829. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The cheapest month for tickets from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Phnom Penh in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Phnom Penh is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Bangkok to PNH in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport in January when temperatures average between 20ºC and 33ºC.
More about Phnom Penh
Start your Phnom Penh trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Phnom Penh is to check out its top sights. Some highlights include Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Wat Phnom.
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