By Plane
There are no direct flights from Germany to Cambodia. You will fly with a stopover, usually via Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, or Dubai.
International Airports
Phnom Penh (PNH) — Capital
The largest airport in the country, 10 km west of downtown. Connections to Bangkok (1h), Ho Chi Minh City (45 min), Singapore (2h), Kuala Lumpur (2h), Seoul, Beijing. Airlines: AirAsia, Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Malaysia Airlines.
Transfer: Official taxi to the city (12 USD, 30 min). Tuk-tuk to Riverside (7–9 USD). No public bus. Grab app (Southeast Asia's Uber) works at the airport: 4–6 USD.
Siem Reap (REP) — Angkor
The new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI, opened October 2023) is located 51 km east of the city — much further than the old airport. Connections to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Hanoi. Many low-cost carriers (AirAsia, VietJet, Scoot).
Transfer: Official shuttle bus (7 USD, 45 min), taxi (35–40 USD), tuk-tuk not available for this distance. Hotels offer pickup (15–25 USD).
Sihanoukville (KOS) — South Coast
Small airport, mainly domestic flights and connections to China. For the islands: Flight to Phnom Penh + bus to Sihanoukville is often cheaper.
Flight Prices (Reference from Germany)
| Period | Price (Round Trip) |
|---|---|
| Off-Season (May–Oct) | 450–650 EUR |
| Shoulder Season (Mar–Apr, Nov) | 550–750 EUR |
| High Season (Dec–Feb) | 650–1,000 EUR |
💡 Tipp
The cheapest route: Flight to Bangkok (from 350 EUR return), then low-cost flight Bangkok → Siem Reap (from 30 EUR with AirAsia). Total costs often 200–300 EUR less than a direct flight. Plus, you have Bangkok as a bonus destination.
