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Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI): getting to town
Siem Reap's airport is Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), well outside town; it replaced the old airport (REP) in October 2023. The official shuttle bus costs USD 8 to its station on Makara Road, leaving the airport at ten set times from 09:30 to 22:00. A car or Grab takes close to an hour; travellers in 2025 and 2026 report paying about USD 25 to 30.
SAI replaced the old airport
Siem Reap's flights use Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), well outside the town. It opened for commercial flights on 16 October 2023 and replaced the old Siem Reap airport (REP), so directions written for the old airport no longer apply. Flights are booked under the code SAI.
Bus, taxi or Grab
| Choice | Price | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Airport shuttle bus | USD 8 each way | Counter on the left after arrivals; buses about 80 m in front of the international exit |
| Grab | About USD 25 to 30 (traveller reports) | Pickup point about 60 m from the international exit |
| Taxi or private car | About USD 25 to 30 (traveller reports) | Outside arrivals, or booked through your hotel |
Airport shuttle bus. The official shuttle costs USD 8 each way and ends at its town station on 7 Makara Road, in front of ACE School, where it has a waiting area with coffee and pastries.
- Airport to town: 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00, 22:00
- Town to airport: 05:30, 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00
Hotel transfers are not part of the ticket. The company drops you free at hotels within 2 km of its station, and for the trip out it collects you from any hotel in town by tuk-tuk for USD 2.
Taxi or Grab. The airport publishes no taxi tariff. Travellers in November 2025 and September 2026 report about USD 25 to 30 for a car, taxi or Grab into town, more at busy times when the app adds surge pricing. Agree the fare before you get in, or use the price the app shows. The tourist service centre is beside the international exit.
Early and late flights
- Landing after 22:00, or before the 09:30 bus: take a taxi or a Grab, or arrange a car with your hotel.
- Leaving early: the first shuttle leaves town at 05:30. For an earlier flight, book a car the day before.
- Allow close to an hour on the road each way, and more for the shuttle, which leaves at set times.
Going on from the airport
- To the temples: Angkor passes are sold online, on the official app and at the official ticket counters, from USD 37 for one day; the park opens at 05:00 and closes at 18:30. See the Angkor Wat guide.
- To Phnom Penh or Battambang: the buses leave from their offices in town, not the airport; see Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to Battambang.
- Around town: tuk-tuks, Grab and PassApp; see the Siem Reap guide and the tuk-tuk guide.
Arriving: e-visa and e-Arrival
SAI accepts Cambodia's e-visa, and Cambodia's e-Arrival portal asks every air passenger, visa holders included, to submit the free e-Arrival form within seven days before arrival. The Cambodia visa guide has the details.
Siem Reap airport: what people ask
What is the airport code for Siem Reap?
SAI, for Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. The old airport, REP, closed to commercial flights when SAI opened on 16 October 2023.
Is there a bus from Siem Reap airport to town?
Yes. The official airport shuttle costs USD 8 each way. It leaves the airport at 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00 and 22:00 and ends at its station on 7 Makara Road, in front of ACE School. The counter is on the left after you leave arrivals.
Does the airport shuttle drop me at my hotel?
Not as part of the ticket. The shuttle company drops you free at hotels within 2 km of its station, and to the airport it collects you from any hotel in town by tuk-tuk for USD 2.
How much is a taxi or Grab from Siem Reap airport?
The airport publishes no taxi tariff. Travellers in November 2025 and September 2026 report about USD 25 to 30 for a car, taxi or Grab into town, more with surge pricing.
Fares reported by travellers in 2025 and 2026; the app shows the price for your trip.
How long is it from Siem Reap airport to town?
Close to an hour by car; a tuk-tuk is slower. Plan on more for the shuttle, which waits for its departure time.
Can I go straight from the airport to Angkor Wat?
Yes, by taxi or Grab, but you need an Angkor pass, sold online, on the official app and at the official ticket counters, and the park closes at 18:30. Most people go to their hotel first; the Angkor Wat guide covers the passes.
Do I need the e-Arrival form at Siem Reap airport?
Yes. Cambodia's e-Arrival portal asks every air passenger, visa holders included, to submit the free form within seven days before arrival, and SAI accepts the e-visa. See the Cambodia visa guide.
Airport and shuttle sources
- Siem Reap Airport Bus: timetable and stations
- Siem Reap Angkor International Airport: shuttle bus
- Siem Reap Angkor International Airport: arrival services and ground transport
- TTR Weekly: Siem Reap opens new airport
- Cambodia General Department of Immigration: e-Arrival
- Cambodia official e-Visa portal
- Angkor Enterprise: official ticket products