Phnom Penh Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Phnom Penh

Book cheap plane tickets to Phnom Penh.  Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Phnom Penh.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Phnom Penh.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Phnom Penh are United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cambodia Airlines, Asiana, EVA Air, Korean Air, Thai Airways, China Southern, Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, Bangkok Airlines and Korean Air to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Phnom Penh as well as direct flights to Phnom Penh through various airports located in the United States, China, Thailand and Vietnam.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Phnom Penh.

   Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)

The best way to find cheap flights to Phnom Penh is to book your flights to the Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH).  The Phnom Penh International is the largest airport in Cambodia and is the primary gateway into country.  With millions of travelers passing through its gates each year, the Phnom Penh International Airport provides the best opportunity to find cheap flights to Phnom Penh.  If you are searching for flights to the Phnom Penh International Airport, please enter the airport code PNH into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Phnom Penh International Airport.  For more information on the Phnom Penh International Airport, please visit the Phnom Penh Airport Transportation section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Phnom Penh

The best time to fly to Phnom Penh is between the months of April – June.  This is the best time of the season to travel to Phnom Penh as the weather is pleasant, and the prices for flights are cheaper than the peak travel season.  October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Phnom Penh.  November is the cheapest month to fly to Phnom Penh.  Early spring is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Phnom Penh.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight tickets at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From Phnom Penh

The Phnom Penh International Airport’s central location in Cambodia makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Phnom Penh.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH).  Most domestic flights throughout Cambodia are handled by Cambodia Airlines, Angkor Air and Vietnam Airlines.  If you plan to fly within Cambodia, you will need to catch a domestic flight from the Phnom Penh International.  To catch your domestic flight from the Phnom Penh Taoyuan International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Phnom Penh Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Phnom Penh Taoyuan Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.  The Phnom Penh International Airport is located 15 km west of Phnom Penh’s city center.  The best way to travel from the Phnom Penh International Airport to the Phnom Penh city center is to take a taxi.  The taxi takes about 45 minutes (depending on traffic) to travel from the Phnom Penh Airport to the Phnom Penh city center.  You can get anywhere by taxi, motorbike or sidecar once you arrive in the city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Cambodia, you will probably want to rent a car.  You can either rent a car at the Phnom Penh, International Airport, or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Phnom Penh. 

   Top Things To Do In Phnom Penh

There is no shortage of unique historical sites to meander through during your visit to Phnom Pehn.  Top areas of interest include the National Museum, the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, Independence Monument, Tuol Sleng Museum, Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Wat Phnom Pagoda and the Phnom Tamao Zoo.  Once you arrive in Phnom Penh, be sure to enjoy the amazing food at the outdoor stalls located throughout the city.  You will want to take a sunset cruise along the Mekong or Tonle Sap Rivers on one of the unique Tara or Kanika boats.  Other day trips include driving out to the ancient town of Oudong, two hours from Phnom Penh.  Kampong Cham is a quintessential colonial rural town, dotted with aging colorful buildings and a traditional Buddhist monastery.  Animal lovers will want to spend the day at the Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center.