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Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap province in northwestern Cambodia.

Type City

Why go

  • Second-largest city in Cambodia.
  • Served by Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI).

History

Siem Reap is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap province in northwestern Cambodia.

Airports

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) 39 km to the centre
Siem Reap, 17, KH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
Siem Reap International Airport (REP)
Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 24 airlines (Cambodia Angkor Air (K6), Vietnam Airlines, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines Cargo…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Danang, Phnom-penh, Seoul, Singapore, Hanoi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 24 airlines, 20 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Siem Reap - Battambang Express Boat
Ferry route
Outdoor
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Speedboat
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: REP has direct flights to 20 destinations on 24 airlines (incl. Danang, Phnom-penh, Seoul, Singapore, Hanoi…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Siem Reap - Battambang Express Boat, Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Speedboat.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siem Reap, Cambodia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences