Why go
- Capital of Cambodia.
- Served by Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH).
History
Phnom Penh is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since 1865 and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its political, economic, industrial, and cultural centre. The city's name derives from Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple, and Lady Penh, the city's founder. It sits at the confluence of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong rivers, and is the start of the Bassac River. It is also the seat of Cambodia's monarchy, based at the Royal Palace.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 22 airlines, 15 direct destinations
- Cambodia Angkor Air (K6) K6 (A321, ATR 72) · 5 routes: Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Siem-reap
- Vietnam Airlines VN (A321) · 4 routes: Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- Bangkok Airways PG (A319) · 1 route: Bangkok
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737) · 1 route: Nanning
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A319, A321) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Dragonair KA (A320, A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- EVA Air BR (M90) · 1 route: Taipei
- Jetstar Asia Airways 3K (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Korean Air KE (737-800, 73J) · 1 route: Seoul
- Lao Airlines QV (A321) · 1 route: Vientiane*
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Myanmar Airways International 8M (A319) · 1 route: Yangon
- Qatar Airways QR (A330-200) · 1 route: Ho Chi Minh City
- SilkAir MI (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Virgin Australia VA (A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PNH has direct flights to 15 destinations on 22 airlines (incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Marina Port of Phnom Penh, 4.3 km); routes include Phnom Penh - Chroy Changvar Ferry, Phnom Penh - Arey Ksat Ferry, Chroy Changvar - Arey Khsat Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.